Posts about Prayer (3)

I love those times I open my Bible and everything I read seems so clear and breathes life into my day. It is a satisfyingly peaceful feeling, kind of like being with an old friend who, despite having known you on your worst of days, finds no uncomfortable barrier but only pleasure in your friendship.

If you’ve ever dealt with grief, you’re likely familiar with the phrase “it comes in waves.” One moment you’re smiling as a memory crosses your mind, and in the next moment tears flow uncontrollably when “that” song plays on the radio.

“Pandemic” was a word I rarely considered until three years ago when Covid swept across our planet and struck fear in human hearts from coast to coast. Many of us have similar stories - travel stopped, businesses closed, lives were lost, and others completely turned upside down.

Prayer and reflection can have Christian health benefits that go beyond simply spiritual. Our lives are fuller than ever, with wonderful moments interspersed with times of trial. Making time to pray or reflect offers us more than the chance to have a moment of peace in our busy days. We move so fast to meet the demands of work, community and family, it's too easy to forget to take time out to reflect or have conversations with the Lord about our worries and stress.

Christian Care Ministry/Medi-Share is proud to sponsor She Loves Out Loud Global, a gathering of the women of the world to pray, on November 5, 2022.

“Carry each other's burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.” Galatians 6:2 NIV

The below article is an excerpt taken from Shaky Ground: What to Do After the Bottom Drops Out ©2022 Morehouse Publishing Incorporated, New York, NY 10016