I came upon this article written by our former District Superintendent and former Missionary to Australia, John Soper. John is a cool guy and he talks about
Prayer in this article.
If you have bother to read the article I would like to add my two cents. One of the area's that I feel that I have been obedient is in prayer. I know its value. It our time to with the Maker of the Universe. Usually when I pray I listen to what God wants me to do and I tell him what I want him to do. It would be wonderful if I could say that after every prayer session that I ran off and did what God asked me to do. However, where I may fail, I never struggle with the thought that God does what I ask. That he acts upon every request.
There is a Woman that lives down the street. She will be driving around and see me outside and come to me and ask me to pray for whatever is going on in her life. She has seen results and fully believes that God listens to me...and does as I ask. And he does. But, I think in my prayer time I am sensitive enough to pray what God wants me to pray. Sigh. I know, perhaps you non believers out there think this is nuts...and sounds circular, but I have witnessed the results. The Lady down the street has witnessed the results as well. That is why she keeps coming back and seeking me. I have told her many of time.....that she doesn't need me. She can pray. She FAITHFULLY believes that somehow I am a conduit. But she can be a conduit too..as can you. Take time to sit with him, and pray.
Well, yesterday the woman camewhile I was getting into my car to leave, and said she is anemic. That she has to have 23 treatments and her insurance has some great demands. I told her no problem. To go for she will be healed and her expenses will be covered. And I knew.....as I was saying this it was true. I encouraged her to pray as well and I hope she does....so she can experience her own personal relationship with God.
Going back to sitting in my car. Today I realize that I drove away giving the matter no second thought. That I knew God would insert his hand and address this situation. That the woman will recognize Him and give God the Glory. For He alone deserves it.