There are few who rightly appreciate or improve the precious privilege of prayer. We should go to Jesus and tell Him all our needs. We may bring Him our little cares and perplexities as well as our greater troubles. Whatever arises to disturb or distress us, we should take it to the Lord in prayer.

We lose many precious blessings by failing to bring our needs and cares and sorrows to our Saviour. He is the wonderful Counselor. . . . He enters into the depth of our necessities. But our ways are not always His ways. He sees the result of every action, and He asks us  to trust patiently in His wisdom, not in the supposedly wise plans of our own making.

Do not cease to pray. If the answer tarry, wait for it. Lay all your plans at the feet of the Redeemer. Let your importunate prayers ascend to God.  If it be for His name’s glory, the soothing words will be spoken, “Be it unto thee according to thy word.”

We can never weary Christ by earnest supplications. We do not depend on God as we should. Let us leave unsaid every word of complaint. Talk faith and courage while waiting for God. . . . Be afraid to doubt, lest this become a habit that will destroy faith. The dealing of the heavenly Father may seem dark and mysterious and unexplainable; nevertheless we are to trust in Him.

Oh, how precious is Jesus to the soul who trusts in Him! But many are walking in darkness because they bury their faith in the shadow of Satan. . . . Never for a moment should we allow Satan to think that his power to distress and annoy is greater than the power of Christ to uphold and strengthen. . . .

. . . . He is faithful who hath promised. He will never forsake the soul who is wholly surrendered to Him.

The Lord is good unto them that wait for Him, to the soul that seeketh Him. Lamentations 3:25

Source: E.G.White, Our Father Cares, p. 148

Easy and Simple Creative Prayer Idea: The 5-Finger Prayer

• Thumb
  Your thumb is nearest to you
  So begin your prayers by praying for those closest to you. They are the easiest to remember. To pray for our loved ones is, as C.S. Lewis said, a “sweet duty.”

• Pointing Finger
  The next finger is the pointing finger.
  Pray for those who heal, teach, and instruct. This includes doctors, teachers, and ministers. They need wisdom in pointing others in the right direction.

• Tallest Finger
  The next finger is the tallest finger.
  It reminds us of our leaders. Pray for the president and leaders in business and industry. These people shape our nation. They need God’s guidance.

• Ring Finger
  The fourth finger is the ring finger
  This is our weakest finger. It reminds us to pray for the weak, those in trouble or in pain. You cannot pray enough for them.

• Smallest Finger
  And last comes our little finger, the smallest finger of all.
  This is where we should place ourselves in relation to God and others. The Bible says,

  “He who is least among you all — he is the greatest” Luke 9:48.

  After you’ve prayed for the other four groups, your own needs will be put into perspective.

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More Creative Prayer Ideas:

• Creative Prayer Ideas for Personal Prayer – “If My People Pray”
• More Creative Prayer Ideas: Personal Prayer

Pastor Randy’s: “If My People Pray”

• “If My People Pray” – Too Bored to Pray?
• If My People Pray: Why Must We Pray?

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I would like to start my blogging on praise and prayer by David the Psalmist.

Last night during our family worship, my husband read a chapter from Psalm. But for some reason my mind did wander while he was reading. To tell you the truth there were many times that I was physically present and spiritually absent during family worships.

After his reading I felt I missed God, so I asked my husband what chapter in Psalm that he just read. He told me that it’s Psalm 63, so I read it after the prayer.

I always love David’s Psalms. While I was reading this particular chapter it made me long for more God’s presence and His love.  I used the Clear Word paraphrased Bible.

I’m going to share this with you, please scroll down to read the whole chapter of Psalm 63.

O Lord, you are my God. Early each day I will seek you. My soul longs to be in your presence. My whole being thirsts for you as if I were in a desert without water.

I have felt your presence while in the Sanctuary. I have seen your power and glory work on people’s hearts and change them.

To experience your loving kindness and care is better than anything life can offer.

I will praise you as long as I live; I will raise my hands to you in prayer.

Everyday my soul feasts in your presence, and my lips are eager to sing your praise.

When I go to bed, I think of you; when I awake in the night my thoughts turn to you.

You have helped me along life’s path. I feel as secure in your presence as if I were under your wings.

I want to stay close by your side because you keep me safe.

Those who want to destroy me will not succeed. They will die and return to dust.

They will die in battle and their bodies will be eaten by jackals.

Because God has given us the victory, the king will rejoice. All those who put their trust in God will see His glory, while the mouths of liars will be stopped.

May His love fill our hearts today.

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