I was approached in a Dollar General store by a lovely old lady and asked that question. I said, "sure!". She prayed a long prayer, too. I wasn't embarrassed because we were praying in a store and people were walking by, but I didn't have a lot of time to stand and pray. Maybe I need to think about that answer...I should always have time for prayer, right? Hmmm... I think I need to work on patience, maybe. ;-)
I can understand your situation. We often feel that human instinct to say we are too busy. But really, what is a few minutes to help someone pray? I am really trying to be more intentional and watching for what those around me might need.
I recently joined a Bible study group on prayer based on Max Lucado’s book, Before Amen. It has opened my eyes to the power of prayer and the need for prayer. These ladies, these friends I call them now, have profoundly affected me by their humble prayers. These book is based off a simple “pocket prayer”: Abba, you are good. I need help. They need help. Thank you. In Jesus’ Name, amen. It is elaborated in the book, but this simple prayer is the basis. I have seen amazing answers to prayer over the last 6 weeks.
So when my handyman said he had a reoccurrence of (facial) skin cancer, I immediately reached out to touch his arm and prayed outloud for him. It was instinctual, automatic. He immediately said, “Don’t do that. I’m fine,” I was shocked. I’d forgotten myself, and was responding to his (obvious) need of prayer. But I forgot that all do not welcome prayer. But I will continue to offer prayer when the opportunity arises. Thank you so much for your article!
Leslie thank you for sharing this with me. It is hard to understand why someone would reject prayer, but I guess that is because I believe so fully. Thank you also for the book suggestion. Many of Max Lucado's works have been wonderful
I was approached in a Dollar General store by a lovely old lady and asked that question. I said, "sure!". She prayed a long prayer, too. I wasn't embarrassed because we were praying in a store and people were walking by, but I didn't have a lot of time to stand and pray. Maybe I need to think about that answer...I should always have time for prayer, right? Hmmm... I think I need to work on patience, maybe. ;-)
I can understand your situation. We often feel that human instinct to say we are too busy. But really, what is a few minutes to help someone pray? I am really trying to be more intentional and watching for what those around me might need.
It is inspiring to hear of a woman out there by herself, praying for others. I wish there were more people doing that sort of thing.
Thanks Jaime. I agree. It takes bold faith to do what she was doing
I recently joined a Bible study group on prayer based on Max Lucado’s book, Before Amen. It has opened my eyes to the power of prayer and the need for prayer. These ladies, these friends I call them now, have profoundly affected me by their humble prayers. These book is based off a simple “pocket prayer”: Abba, you are good. I need help. They need help. Thank you. In Jesus’ Name, amen. It is elaborated in the book, but this simple prayer is the basis. I have seen amazing answers to prayer over the last 6 weeks.
So when my handyman said he had a reoccurrence of (facial) skin cancer, I immediately reached out to touch his arm and prayed outloud for him. It was instinctual, automatic. He immediately said, “Don’t do that. I’m fine,” I was shocked. I’d forgotten myself, and was responding to his (obvious) need of prayer. But I forgot that all do not welcome prayer. But I will continue to offer prayer when the opportunity arises. Thank you so much for your article!
Leslie thank you for sharing this with me. It is hard to understand why someone would reject prayer, but I guess that is because I believe so fully. Thank you also for the book suggestion. Many of Max Lucado's works have been wonderful