I've Got A Lot Of Prayin To Do.

I used to think I had nothing to pray about other then the normal things such as forgiveness and guidance. You know just things you normally pray about for you and your family. I now realize I have much more to pray about. So much that it would take days to cover all of them! I know so many close to me who need prayer. They may not believe in it or care to put the effort into doing it but they need it.

I keep trying to communicate the importance of faith in Jesus to them as well as pray for them. Yet it seems it doesn't break through the walls built up within them. My heart cries out when I see that everything I've talked to them about has fallen on def ears. They don't care to hear my opinion even if they ask me for it. Why do they ask over and over again if they don't take it to heart. Do they not know that if they say they believe in God all comfort comes from him alone. No man or thing can take God's place?

God shelters them and gives them comfort from pain of this world. Yet when they ask me what I think, I tell them exactly that. They ask and ask repeatedly as if they want a different answer from me. There is no other answer that bears the fruit that is plentiful and rewarding. Sure I could tell them to turn to drugs or sex with multiple partners. That just leads to sorrow misery and death. Why do they say they believe when truly they don't. When do the things of this world become the God of Many. Yet the GOD OF ALL becomes a passing thought in the mind that wanders to places of deception for comfort.

My heart is heavy with the sorrow not just of my own sins but also of the sins of those close to me. Pray I tell them why not seek God? There will come a day when you will no longer have the chance to do so. If you believe then live for God! Don't put him on the back burner any longer! Why risk putting your soul in jeopardy? The Lords Grace upon you could end in the twinkling of an eye. I urge all who say they believe to actually think and pray on that! What can we learn from those who gave everything to God up till their last breath!

We should not sleep in the Lords grace. We should awaken so that we may shake others awake who have fallen asleep in the Lords grace. We should stand as testament to the Glory of God and his works within our lives. Our God is not dormant or distant. He is ever moving and holding us in the storms of the present as well as the storms that will come. Where will you be during the next storm that comes your way. Will you be awake to grab hold of the Lords hand? Or will you be asleep within yourself and miss the chance? Will you be swept away by the waves of the world that lull many of us to sleep?

I'm sorry I sound so preachy, but I am tired of sitting silent while people close to me continue to sleep when it is past time to wake. Our time here on Earth is short. Jesus Christ died for all of us on the cross! Please if you feel the urge to do something after reading this as Nike used to say Just Do It! Don't hold back anymore, don't ignore it! Step out of your slumber and raise your voice so many can hear! God has got your back! If God is for us who could stand against us? Your fear is your worst enemy! Break free and live for God starting now. I'm doing it and I finally feel free! I am truly more happy now then I've been ever! I know struggles are ahead but I find strength in God. I know I will make it through with him holding me upright!