what is prayer?
it is not a special time of the day which you actually set aside
time to do so.
i know many people pray almost literally all the time. they keep an
open channel to God with regards to everything that happens to
them. we have open heaven, what more do you need? just open your
mouth and share with God.
how hard is it to do so?
i especially enjoy steven curtis chapman's song 'Let us Pray'. It
lends a very insightful view on how we as Christians to nuture that
attitude towards prayer. Especially on this 'And just because we
say the word, "Amen" It doesn't mean this conversation needs to
end' and 'Like breathing out and breathing in, let us pray'.
I hear you say your heart is aching
You've got trouble in the making
And you ask if I'll be praying for you please
And in keeping with conviction
I'll say yes with good intentions
To pray later making mention of your needs
But since we have this moment here at heaven's door
We should start knocking now, what are we waiting for?
CHORUS:
Let us pray, let us pray, everywhere in every way
Every moment of the day, it is the right time
For the Father above, He is listening with love
And He wants to answer us, so let us pray
So when we feel the Spirit moving
Prompting, prodding and behooving
There is no time to be losing, let us pray
Let the Father hear us saying
What we need to be conveying
Even while this song is playing, let us pray
And just because we say the word, "Amen"
It doesn't mean this conversation needs to end
Let us pray, let us pray, everywhere in every way
Every moment of the day, it is the right time
Let us pray without end and when we finish start again
Like breathing out and breathing in, let us pray
Let us approach the throne of grace with confidence
As our prayers draw us near
To the One who knows our needs
Before we even call His name
Let us pray everywhere in every way
Every moment of the day, it is the right time
Let us pray without end and when we finish start again
Like breathing out and breathing in, let us pray
