10 minutes of prayer

It was Sunday morning.
Driving to church, I was praying and getting into a place of prayer and I realized that I didn't pray as much as I would have liked to this past week. People and situations came to mind... things that need real, dedicated prayer... Richard and Jeff both had major surgeries this week. There are marriages and families in great need... the Rodriguez' twin boys are having hearing tests, Vanessa's mom is having more chemo this week, my own father is in a continual battle with cancer.
And though I did pray for each of those situations and many more, looking back, I wish I'd prayed more for each of those... truly been able to talk and listen to God about each of those at length.

As you look back at your week, which one situation comes to mind that you wish you'd dedicated more time to praying about?
Take 2 minutes right now to lift up that situation to God.

which was the second situation that came to mind?
Take 3 minutes to pray and talk to God about that.

I'm sure many other situations come to mind.
Don't get overwhelmed by all of them.

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.

- write down a list of the things that are on your heart that need prayer.
Take 3 of them to focus some time on.

See if any verses come to mind as you focus in prayer about the situation.

And leave the rest to God. and He will give you REST.


P.S. If you don't know a lot of verses, I'd encourage you to buy a Bible Promise Book to use while you are praying. The $2-3 investment, is well worth the payoff of having the Word of Life ready at your hand.
A great way to work scripture into your prayer life is to journal. One one side of your page, write the things on your heart and mind. Across the page, find scriptures to write out - at length - that address your situation. You'll be amazed to find how applicable the Bible truly is.