Ask, Seek, Knock

What does it mean that most people say they pray?  Do they whisper thoughts to the Lord throughout the day, or do they actually set aside time to hear from Him.  Prayer must include both seeking and finding- it cannot be a one sided conversation.  How often do you pray?  (take the survey below)

I knew someone who could talk for an hour straight and not let you get a word in edgewise.  They were really sweet as a person, but not a good conversation at all.  Often I found myself trying to jump in and make a comment only to be cut off by their ongoing verbiage.  I never want to be like that with others, but I really have been like that with God on many occasions.  Haven’t you?

You know- it’s like we have our list, our one-sided desire list and we send it to God like kids do their Christmas lists to Santa.  I don’t think God has this growing frustration with us if we don’t stop and listen, it’s just that we miss out on what He desires for us.  I think He waits for us to settle down and stop talking long enough to listen.

It says in Revelation that He stands at the door and knocks, if anyone will hear His voice and open the door then He will come in.  So, it makes sense that he’s waiting for us to respond to His voice…and that starts with hearing it first.

So, the next time you hear someone tell you that they “pray everyday” ask them what it means.  Do they hear God speak everyday through His Word?  Do they spew out their list or get in His presence to hear Him.  I’m wanting to hear Him more because I know that as I do the questions and requests and desires I have will either lessen or become less important.

-Peter

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