That's What Faith Can Do!

During the lenten season of reflection and doing things are little more intentional, a few years back I adopted a more deliberate prayer list. For those of you who use lists, you know it is a tangible way to see your progress. For others who tend to drift, it also helps to give one focus.

I must confess as a kid, I dreaded my dad's list in his little brown book, because I knew that "list" stood between me and the things I wanted to do on Saturday morning. I learned in a very tangible way that the quicker that list was eliminated, the sooner I could play. I cannot say that the quality of work was on my mind either, until I had to redo a few things. Oh the lessons we learn and pass on....

As I started this exercise, it seems that there are more and more people and opportunities that have come to my attention that I can pray for and about. The neat thing is, as I have made this commitment to pray for them daily, the lists is getting longer, but also shorter at the same time, as I see answers to those on my list on a daily basis. It is as if, the more I put down the faster they get answered. WOW! Not that is a faith builder if ever there was one!

For those that are answered, I marked them off and write thank you! It has become a very tangible and daily reminder of God's word and his promises. "You have not because you ask not. In all things with thanksgiving let your requests be know to God". The author and finisher of our faith!

What a blessing we have as Christians to be able to pray and know that we have an advocate with the Father in heaven through Jesus Christ. Are we using that gift that God has so freely given to all of us, for his good and for those around us?

I am reminded through this simple exercise that no matter where we are, or what we do for a living, we come in contact with people everyday that we can pray for. As a result, we have a chance to make a difference in people's lives. The question is are we?

As I continue in my lenten exercise in a very deliberate, intentional manner, my confidence in God's divine provision and blessings grow daily. I encourage you to start your own list, and see if God does not speak to your heart as well, and help make a difference in the lives of people around you.

Song:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u1JBSQMkQEo