Like many families, I grew up basically unchurched in the midst of addiction and dysfunction. To my disbelief these traits follow us into adult hood; having profound effects on love, life and family.
By the grace of God I celebrate 4 and 1/2 years of sobriety from alcohol addiction. I have certainly made my share of poor decisions, bad choices and suffered the consequences. However, because of God`s Love and Mercy, I no longer live with the guilt and shame that once consumed me.
I admit that I have always believed in God, but until just recently I did not have a personal relationship with Him, nor did I know how to pray. I just didn`t know how! Wow, has God had me on speed-dial to bring me up to speed or what? My spiritual growth in the past 6-7 years has been astounding. For me, it took TOTAL SURRENDER to reach this level of spiritual development.
Thought out the years family relationships have suffered; however as my prayer life evolved, I prayed constantly for each brother, sister and their entire family to receive God`s amazing gifts and to achieve their own personal relationship with Him! Realizing that this is only possible through continued prayer!
Today, my niece Mandy shared with my friend Rose that she was concerned for her son Michael, not knowing where to turn for help. Rose suggested that Mandy turned to God in prayer. Mandy confessed to Rose that she" didn`t know how to pray"! The very sounds of these word coming from Rose brought me to immediate tears and humility.
Mandy and I are getting together this week to talk, is this the beginning of answered prayers. I will tenderly and humbly share with Mandy my journey into my prayer life! I do know how to pray, now, Thank You God!
Nehemiah 1: 4-6 When I heard these thing, I sat down and wept. For some days I mourned and fasted and prayed before the God of heaven. Then I said: " Lord, God of heaven, the great and awesome God, who keeps his covenant of love with those who love him and obey his commands, let your ears be attentive and your eyes open to hear the prayer your servant is praying before you day and night for your servants..........
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