Watch Your Posture
When my daughter was growing up, I would talk to her about prayer all the time. I would tell her that praying to God was like talking to Mommy and she could do it anytime, day and night, at the day care or in church. It didn't matter.
It wasn't long before Faith would slip to her knees, bury her little face in her hands and pray. She would tell the Lord, "Thank you for being so nice to Mommy and me," or "Thank you for helping me tie my shoe laces." And there were times when she would have to tell the Lord, "I'm sorry" and "Forgive me, please."
For years we would kneel to pray, but when I sensed God telling me to switch things up, my daughter got confused.
I would stop Faith in the middle of a prayer and tell her to get up and pray while putting away her toys. Other times I suggested that she walk around the house or sit in a chair and talk to God. But when I would look into her eyes, her thoughts would say: Why is Mommy telling me to pray this way or that way? Why aren't we on our knees like before?
She had watched me assume that position for years because kneeling is a sign of humility before God. But He wanted us both to know it is the position of our hearts, not the posture of our bodies that He is after. Whether we sit or stand, sink to our knees or close our eyes, God is looking for people with pure hearts. Jesus said, "Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God" (Matt. 5:8, NKJV).
Today Faith is away at college pursuing her dream of becoming a lawyer, but she knows how to get a prayer through. Whether standing in line at the bookstore or kneeling in the privacy of her home, she knows she must keep her heart right before God.
Speaking of prayer, I will be in Israel March 15-23, and would like for the readers of spiritledwoman.com to log on and intercede for my trip. But don't just pray for me. Pray for the peace of Jerusalem.
Shalom.
It wasn't long before Faith would slip to her knees, bury her little face in her hands and pray. She would tell the Lord, "Thank you for being so nice to Mommy and me," or "Thank you for helping me tie my shoe laces." And there were times when she would have to tell the Lord, "I'm sorry" and "Forgive me, please."
For years we would kneel to pray, but when I sensed God telling me to switch things up, my daughter got confused.
I would stop Faith in the middle of a prayer and tell her to get up and pray while putting away her toys. Other times I suggested that she walk around the house or sit in a chair and talk to God. But when I would look into her eyes, her thoughts would say: Why is Mommy telling me to pray this way or that way? Why aren't we on our knees like before?
She had watched me assume that position for years because kneeling is a sign of humility before God. But He wanted us both to know it is the position of our hearts, not the posture of our bodies that He is after. Whether we sit or stand, sink to our knees or close our eyes, God is looking for people with pure hearts. Jesus said, "Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God" (Matt. 5:8, NKJV).
Today Faith is away at college pursuing her dream of becoming a lawyer, but she knows how to get a prayer through. Whether standing in line at the bookstore or kneeling in the privacy of her home, she knows she must keep her heart right before God.
Speaking of prayer, I will be in Israel March 15-23, and would like for the readers of spiritledwoman.com to log on and intercede for my trip. But don't just pray for me. Pray for the peace of Jerusalem.
Shalom.
posted by Valerie G. Lowe at
2:10 PM
8 Comments:
Wonderful article, I have two little ones myself who I working on bringing them up in the knowledge of God.
Father, I ask in the name of Jesus the you protect sister Valerie on the is trip and watch over her. I also pray for the peace of Jerusalem. In Jesus name Amen
Father God, we bring Valerie to you in Israel, Your land, which you gave to the children of Israel. We cover Valerie with the blood of Jesus and ask for a hedge of protection surrounding her with thorns to turn away from her any that would harm her. Bless her, Lord God with blessings that will blow her away and can bring back and share with those of us who cannot go to Israel. We pray for the peace of Jerusalem as your Word says, and we pray for our President Obama and Secretary of State Clinton as they pressure the leaders of Israel to divide Jerusalem. Open their eyes, Lord God, to see the Truth and open their hearts to follow your will and not their own.
Bring Valerie safely back to the USA. In Jesus' mighty name, Amen.
I always read your blog, because it's a blessing for my life. I'm a mother of three boys and tell my boys that you can talk to the lord every time and moment. Recieve blessings from the Lord. Continue doing what the Mighty God has told you to do. God bless you and Faith.
Mayra from Puerto Rico
Goddy, you are quite correct. I'm one who honestly doesnt kneel when i know i need indepth prayer and fellowship with the Master, But I've found laying prostrate before him.....I'm laying it all out before you Lord! Be strong powerful woman of God.
Thank you so much my sister! I will be praying for the angels t encamp you and protect you and for the peace of Israel!!!!!
I apreciate you story about you and you daughter. my daughter is going to be 11 soon, and I feel the need to keep her in the word and prayer. she is very open around me, with little prayers that are hear and there. This is pushing me to do more with her. To give her a place to go, when issues hit her in life. She will know what to do.
Thank you Lord for Ms Valerie. May her experience in Isreal be one that she can share when she gets back to the US.
hi Val thanx for the weekly encouraging uplifting articles save journey and successfull trip to Egypt God bless hope you enjoy and gain what ever reason you going for take care
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