Thursday, February 15, 2024
“Get Smarter: Pray At Least Three Times Today!”
Well, here we are! The first full day of Lent begins with prayers. I mean, really, why not? If there’s anything we need to be doing more of, this is surely it.
What qualifies as a prayer? Anything that you share with the LORD, verbally or silently, is considered a prayer. Simply put, “Prayer” is communication with God. Some people like to journal prayers. Others like to say them silently to themselves, while others will shout at the top of their lungs for God!
Whatever your choice, all Prayers qualify for this Lenten Challenge. You just need to do it three times today. Don’t forget this one.
Forgetting is the number one reason why people don’t pray (that’s not scientific, but that’s what happens to me.) If you don’t think prayers help any, try it today. If you’re not sure who God is or why God would listen to you, you’re in good company. Go ahead and try it anyway. It sure can’t hurt.
If you don’t believe in God or if you don’t like God, this might be a good time to tell God why you don’t believe or why you don’t like the LORD. Yes, we should probably be respectful, but God doesn’t mind if we don’t have the best manners. Sometimes, we’re just not very smart and we can’t help it. But God knows, that, too.
Today is a great day to try something different. Today is a great day to get smarter by trying something very different. Pray at least three times today!
“The Lord is close to everyone who calls out to him, to all who call out to him sincerely.” (Psalm 145:18, CEB)
