An Honest Prayer
It's okay to tell God the truth
The part I struggle with the most in the Christian life is prayer. I hate admitting that, but it is the truth. I start out good, but my mind gets easily distracted and I suddenly find myself forgetting what I was even praying about. I try to imagine how I would feel if someone was talking to me and then quietly trailed off into a completely different conversation. That is what God deals with when he hears my prayers. Maybe you can relate.
Recently, I started using the words below as my starting point in prayer. It encourages me to be honest with the Lord and, so far, has helped me pull my thoughts together and stay on track in my conversation with Him. If you struggle with prayer time I hope this will help:
“Lord, I stink at praying. My thoughts are often jumbled and I can seldom fully concentrate on simply spending time with you. Please quiet my mind and help me as I come before you. Lately I have allowed the things going on in this world to pull my attention away from you. For that I am sorry and ask your forgiveness. I know I have many weaknesses and just as many failures, but I know that you are a mighty God, a fearsome God, a patient God and a kind God. Somehow, someway, you pulled me out of the darkness and I will be forever grateful. Please help me come before you now in confidence.”
If you struggle with prayer try starting out with these words or maybe write out something of your own.
