Prayer seems to be on my mind. Whether it was the conversation about politics that began this or the awareness that I will be talking about prayer in a month with a young adults group, I am not sure. Whatever the reason, this post is one of a number of prayer experiences I will be sharing with you over the next month or so. I'm praying that you will be encouraged and maybe even challenged by it. I still am.
She called as I was sitting in the car reading a book outside the gym.
My friend, called to find out how the move went. I told her we had just spent our first night in our new home. I shared how there was still so much to be done. She asked how Jason and I were doing, asking how she could pray. I shared a few things close to my heart—preparing to share with the young adults group, the jitters that come from new people and places (excited as I am about Allume), as well as a few other things.
Then, she asked me, “Would you mind if we just stopped to pray, right now?”
“I would love that,” I answered.
So she prayed. In my heart, peace fell across each care as she lifted her voice—joyous and thankful and delighted—like a song as she talked to God about every concern.
When she finished, she said, “I’m going to let you go now. Take care. We love you both.”
I thanked her and wished her a wonderful evening.
After she hung up, I looked at my phone. It had been ten minutes—ten minutes of being known and cared for and loved as Jason and I were lifted before the Lord.
It was a blessing.
In the moment, I was reminded that prayer is a wonderful opportunity to bless others.
As we pray, we can begin to love others. We can encourage and listen and lift them before the Lord. I want to do more of that in my friendships.
Jessica :)
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