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Studying Prayer

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A few weeks ago I started asking myself some hard questions about prayer.  Questions like... " what is prayer and what exactly does it mean to pray? "  " why do I pray?" "Does the Lord just do whatever He wants to whether I pray or not?" "What is my motive behind the majority of my prayers?" Now, I know prayer is a way for me to communicate with the Lord. I know that the Lord wants me to pray and that praying honors Him. I also know that praying does things in the spiritual realm.  But, I know there is more to prayer and  the best place for me to find out more about this topic is to go directly to the source - The Holy Bible. I invite you to come along side and study with me. Let's learn more about prayer together.  Using an exhaustive concordance, I looked up all the verses that mention the word "prayed" and I'm reading the entire chapter to gain a better understanding of the context. 
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THE DISHES CAN WAIT: A QUEST FOR CLARITY

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                    For so many years I didn’t read the Bible every day. It’s embarrassing to even admit it, but it’s true. I don’t even know why I stopped reading it every day. I just let things get in the way and I started making excuses. Excuses like these… I don’t need to read the Bible today. It’s kind of hard to understand. It takes a lot of time. Where do I even start? I can’t focus. There are too many things to do. I'll read tomorrow. What a dangerous game I played with myself, and what a grievous thing for my Savior. About a month ago I started feeling desperate for God’s word and started reading the Bible again. I started feeling desperate because I had completely run out of practical advice to help me through tough situations and I had some big prayers that weren't getting answered through self-help books. Additionally, the internet memes started becoming super cliche and the inspiring podcasts started to become
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A STORY ABOUT FAITHFULNESS

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Two of my most common prayers are for wisdom and "words".  I often feel insecure when talking with people.  I feel like I don't get my words right or I say things I don't mean.  Do you feel like that, too?  Well, about 5 years ago I started praying for "words".   The reason I started praying for words wasn't because of some diligent bible study. It wasn't advice from a mentor or pastor, and it wasn't from anything I found on Pinterest outlining how to have a better prayer life.  No - my prayer for "words" was straight from the heart. My prayer for "words" was a desperate plea because I was in a situation that had me feeling alone and helpless during a time when I was expected to be sharp and confident.  I distinctly remember the day I prayed for "words". There was so much on my heart I wanted to say to the Lord Jesus, but only 15 minutes to say it in. I was frustrated and crying
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WELCOME

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Welcome.  I don't know why you're here but I don't believe in coincidences.  Maybe we know each other, maybe we don't.  Either way, I hope you find encouragement in my posts.  This blog is not about my life's story up to this point and it's not about my current woes.  No - this blog is about what I am learning through reading the Holy Bible . You won't find practical advice in this blog.  Instead, you'll find reflections from my daily devotions and what the Lord is teaching me.  Our situations may be different but I believe we all experience many of the same feelings throughout this life. I pray you'll be blessed. Sincerely, Brandalyn It is of the Lord's mercies that we are not consumed, because his compassions fail not. They are new every morning: great is thy faithfulness. The Lord is my portion, saith my soul; therefore will I hope in Him. Lamentations 3:22-24 KJV  "But
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