Prayer-Warrior Mom
I was not a latch-key kid but I often had to let myself in. My mother was usually home when I burst through the door. But I wasn’t always met with milk and cookies. There was another kind of welcome when Mom lost track of time…on her knees. I remember tiptoeing toward her secret place, hoping to catch a word or two. What was she praying about? She was behind the door talking with the Creator of the universe. Was that my name I heard? It put the fear of God in me, I tell you. Dad always said she had a direct line to heaven. But beyond the godly fear, Mom’s prayers wrapped me in love and security. They stabilized my perspective, influencing my choices and destiny.
Mom prayed about everything. She turned my eyes toward Jesus no matter what the circumstance. From physical to emotional hurts, Mom prayed. If I faced indecision, she made her requests known. Never forgetting to thank the Lord for every answer. Her faith was a constant in my life. Prayer saturated every detail of our home. It was a haven. Not a perfect place but peaceful. My friends noticed. They loved coming to my house. The atmosphere oozed love and kindness, truth and mercy. Jesus sat on the Throne of our family’s life. Mostly because Mom constantly invited Him in. She was alert to our feelings and concerns. And she knew where to go with every need. Mom closed the door to distractions in order to talk with God about her family. My life has been blessed because my prayer-warrior Mom took the time to storm heaven for me.
Scripture Reading: Mark 1:35
Very early in the morning, while it was still dark, Jesus got up, left the house and went off to a solitary place, where he prayed.
Matthew 6:6-7
But when you pray, go into your room, close the door and pray to your Father, who is unseen. Then your Father who sees what is done in secret will reward you.
Colossians 4:2
Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful.
Philippians 4:6
Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
1. What details seem important to you in these verses? What can you apply to your life?
2. How can we prepare ourselves for prayer?
3. How would you explain the reference to the seen and unseen?
4. What is the antidote to worry? What results when we obey?
5. What might you need to personally do to make prayer a priority?
Prayer is key! It’s a vital link between us and God. It’s not easy to find time to pray. But if prayer was important to Jesus, how much more should it be our priority. Our children need our prayers. Steal some time away. By yourself. Close the door to distractions. And talk to God. He perfects what concerns you. It’s a promise.
My Prayer time was always of a morning – even when I was still working – I would be up having my reading of GOD’S word and praying before going to work – then as the years came and pasted I would still start my day with prayer each day – HIS word tells us to rise up early and pray. I used to hear my Mother pray early in the morning also – I just thought that was the time to pray unto HIM alone and now my Bible reading is also done early of a morning too. It just gets the whole day started in the right direction – alone time with GOD and HIS WORD. We can prepare ourselves by making a list – this is also important so that we do not forget to pray for people – it is not always just about our own family that prayers start – we have friends – other works who we need to pray for each day also. People need the leading of the LORD in their lives during each day – Our Pastors – workers and leaders. We are always praying to our unseen FATHER and we know that after our praying HE will reward us – sometimes in secret and sometimes in the open way the LORD will reward us. The antidote for worry is Anxiety – we really need to learn to leave things at the altar and especially after we have taken them to the LORD – we are really laying our worry at HIS feet and HE will take care of things for us – sometimes that is such a hard thing to teach ourselves in our daily lives. When we learn to obey the LORD and HIS WORD things will be taken care of in our lives each day. Prayer and living for the LORD has always been a priority in my life – I have had mentors during my life who helped me to become ONE WITH THE LORD. Again another great lesson – Karen – Love it and I love living each day starting with Bible reading and Prayer. You and I are to let our requests be known unto the LORD and HE will take care of us.
Prayer is very essential in these days of craziness and darkness that we live in. I hope my kids say the same about me. I know you’re just like your momma! I am thankful I have other prayer warriors such as yourself to look up to. Getting up early and starting our day in prayer is a must. I can tell when something else has gotten on my way. My days just don’t always go as smooth. Not saying they are perfect but defintely better
Prayer is a vital part of my morning, and actually throughout the day! I am so thankful I can pray anywhere, anytime, and my God hears me as if I am the only one praying to Him at that moment in time. The most precious times though are when I get on my knees by myself with Him and offer praise and thanksgiving for His grace and mercy, praying for family and friends and seeking His will for the day! Prayer is a privilege, blessing and honor to be able to come before a Holy God, who loves us and desires to hear our prayers!