Comments on: Is This a Throwaway Prayer?

By: LisaNotes

LisaNotes — Mon, 15 Jan 2018 22:15:50 +0000

In reply to Donna Reidland. Yes, God never forgets, even when we do. And he is the one who counts! Thanks, Donna!

By: LisaNotes

LisaNotes — Mon, 15 Jan 2018 22:10:34 +0000

In reply to Ashley Davis. "I finally realized that it is not about me at all. It’s about God." Exactly, Ashley! Once we really get that deeply embedded into our soul, it makes all the difference.

By: LisaNotes

LisaNotes — Mon, 15 Jan 2018 22:07:24 +0000

In reply to Christy Mobley. Thanks, Christy. I know that I often need the reminders myself that every prayer counts!

By: LisaNotes

LisaNotes — Mon, 15 Jan 2018 22:06:50 +0000

In reply to KellyRBaker. It is all about bringing glory to God, yes? Thanks, Kelly.

By: Donna Reidland

Donna Reidland — Mon, 15 Jan 2018 05:50:16 +0000

What beautiful things to remember when we pray for that FaceBook request or some other brief encounter. As a pastor’s wife, I often pray for people I don’t really know or know well. I sometimes feel bad that I don’t remember their names later, but what an encouragement to remember that God never forgets and knows everything about them. Blessings!

By: Ashley Davis

Ashley Davis — Sun, 14 Jan 2018 23:55:59 +0000

Wow! What a story. I got chills!

I’ve struggled with all of the points you made. Am I praying the right thing, am I offending them, etc. I finally realized that it is not about me at all. It’s about God. Like you said, He hears, and He knows what is best. I just have to trust that. It is still a struggle sometimes, but my views on prayer have changed so much over the years. Now I see praying for someone a privilege and honor. That I get to talk to God about them. A great responsibility, but also an honor.

By: Christy Mobley

Christy Mobley — Sat, 13 Jan 2018 18:18:51 +0000

Lisa, I agree there is no throw away prayer. Every prayer does make a difference. Everyone needs that reminder and that God hears and answers every one. Good stuff.

By: KellyRBaker

KellyRBaker — Sat, 13 Jan 2018 16:31:54 +0000

Amazing story, Lisa! Thanks for sharing it and bringing glory to God. Have a great weekend!

By: LisaNotes

LisaNotes — Sat, 13 Jan 2018 16:00:46 +0000

In reply to Ruth. It sounds like we have some of the same thoughts, Ruth. I can analyze my own words too much at times, which can make me hold back. But thankfully God isn't dependent on our words!

By: LisaNotes

LisaNotes — Sat, 13 Jan 2018 15:59:33 +0000

In reply to Jerralea. Yes, this encouraged Jenna, too. We don't always get to see the fruit of things, so it's especially nice when God opens our eyes to some!