We need to pray. A disciples of Jesus Christ, as a people called out of the darkness into the light, but still living in a world mired in sin with our own weaknesses, fears, and struggles to contend with, we most certainly need to pray. On top of that, God tells us to pray, a lot.
But, and here's where things get more difficult, HOW do we pray in terms of time, place, manner, style? We have some guidance in scripture, but the various portions of the Church offer their own approaches. And along with it, the more difficult question: WHAT should we pray for? When the answer is generic: pray for peace, hope, justice, lives spared and souls saved, that's easy enough; but what should I pray for when it's personal, when there seems to be no way forward, no solutions that we can see?
Thankfully, God has a solution to our consternation: The Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit prays WITH us when we pray. The Spirit that God has caused to dwell within speaks while we pray. Not to us, but to God. That's right. Our prayers are the start of a conversation within the Holy Trinity. God talking to God. Whether or not you can wrap your head around it, that's an encouraging thought. So keep on praying.
Thank you Randy for unraveling the truth and real Christian insights. I’m somewhat flabbergasted seeing the photo of you and the helpers from when you first arrived in Franklin. I too was moved, as you know, to help the Mustard Seed Missions via organizing musical concerts. Keep up the fight and shine the light on the wolves in sheep clothing
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