Our Deepest Needs/Prayer

     None of us know what is going on deep in the hearts of others. Often, we may put on our “happy go-to-church" faces, with the typical, “How are you?” And the response, “fine,” or “good,” “And, how are you?”  In Minnesota we call it, “Minnesota nice.”

     Nice is well and good, but heading to church with our fellow believers should give us a safe place to show our hurt, to reach out for help, to forget about people-pleasing or acting a certain way. How do we reach out to others in need? Or ask for help ourselves?

     Our daughter is on a prayer team at her church. The team stands in the front of the church after earh service, offering to pray for anyone with a need. What a gift it is to pray, to offer support and the love of Christ. Are you willing to open up to your fellow believers? I sure have over the years.

     It is a true gift to know others are praying for you. The power of prayer is real and God moves mountains for us. He loves to hear our petitions, our needs and our gratefulness. He understands our deepest needs, the needs that are difficult to share.

And pray in the Spirit on all occasions, with all kinds of prayers and requests. With that in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the Lord’s people. Ephesians 3:18

Pray continually. 1 Thessalonians 5:17

Is anyone among you in trouble? Let them pray. Is anyone happy? Let them sing songs of praise. James 5:13

     Prayer can meet our deeptest needs. Pray continually. Pray for others in need. Pray with gratefulness and praise for your blessings. Make your requests known to our Father in heaven, through Jesus Christ, our Lord.

Amen