For you were once darkness, but now you are light

“You do not have to fake it before God. He would rather have your honest lament than your polished performance.

The Psalms are full of raw, unedited cries, and He called David beloved.

Keep going, He is still writing your story.”

From: “Finding God Online” (FB)

26 In the same way, the Spirit helps us in our weakness. We do not know what we ought to pray for, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us through wordless groans. 27 And he who searches our hearts knows the mind of the Spirit, because the Spirit intercedes for God’s people in accordance with the will of God.

Prayer is not just about asking for God’s blessings – though we are welcome to do so – but it is about communication with the living God. Without communication, relationships fall apart. So, too, our relationship with God suffers when we do not communicate with Him. It keeps us in touch with Him every moment of every day. Prayer allows us to worship and praise the Lord. It also allows us to offer confession of our sins, which should lead to our genuine repentance. Moreover, prayer grants us the opportunity to present our requests to God. All of these aspects of prayer involve communication with our Creator in Jesus' name. He is personal, cares for us, and wants to commune with us through prayer. You can talk to Him anytime, when you are walking, working, even in your bed.

A mother Chincoteague pony nuzzling her newborn foal on Assateague Island.