Analogy of Prayer

This blog is not indented to assume that one form of praying is better than another, but it is intended to provided an analogy on how prayer is the gateway or "magnifying glass" to receive change and the intensity of that prayer in the midst of the storm! There are certainly different kinds of prayers and all.. but I am merely providing a perspective- Enjoy!

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Repositioning/ Refocusing- Individual Prayer

Have you ever used a magnifying glass? I know I used to when I was a kid lol. My mom (an elementary school teacher) had one that I would use. My friends and I would try to zap the ants on the concrete- lol. It was fun, but took a great deal of concentration/time to get that magnifying glass to focus a large amount of light down to a tiny beam of powerful light. It was difficult to get consistent results on cloudy days AND impossible when it was raining/storming.

My point being- in analogous terms :)

Prayer is LIKE a magnifying glass. Notice how on the sunniest day- we can get some good results without a lot of effort. On cloudy days it takes some skill and dexterity to reposition and refocus the magnifying glass when the sun is obscured. On rainy days- it's very hard to get anything to happen. On that cloudy day- keeping the magnifying glass steady we are ok- but when a cloud obscures the light- the intensity is lost. The same is true when it comes to our prayer life. When things are going well we tend to slack or put in any effort to praying. When things are "so-so" we may give GOD a shout out every now and then when it is convenient. When it is storming- we want to break down and shout to the high heavens to be heard! lol it is often in times of storm that we want immediate results as well, but without a focused prayer life it may seem (in times of storm) that our prayers fall on deaf ears. No results to be seen.

Someone once said that- the definition of insanity is doing the same thing but expecting different results. It is true with the magnifying glass. Same is true with our prayer life. As individuals, we can decide to keep the magnifying glass steady or move it around to another area where there is more light and refocus again to get the same intensity we once had. This is how some of us tend to pray. We pray for 1 thing and when we do not see immediate results or the situation gets worse we stop- thinking GOD is not listening. But also, sometimes we fail in our ability to REGROUP and REFOCUS our prayer when we do not see results. God is always listening- he never changes...


(Malachi 3:6)
"For I am the LORD, I change not..."

(Hebrews 13:8)
Jesus Christ the same yesterday, and to day, and for ever.


Knowing that GOD does not change is GREAT news. We can now understand that GOD is always listening and always present and he stays this way. We should also know that storms will come and go in our life. Some storms stay for a season- some stay for several seasons. Storms/ clouds will fog our way- and vision will be obstructed, but where do we remain in our prayer/faith life? The one thing we can control in ANY storm we encounter is our ability to remain focused on GOD and praying. Do we stay focused? Do we reposition our prayer to receive ??


What is more important for anyone who reads this is- the rules of Prayer (magnifying glass) did not change- GOD did not change. The only variable that changed was the conditions surrounding/ impacting us. Basically- the conditions for receiving the light. Storms have a tendency to immobilize us- keep us stagnant. In the midst of storms it visually seems we have no LIGHT- but the same light is there. Clouds are only obscuring it for a moment. Our job is to see with better eyes and understand with a better mind.

Sometimes, storms/clouds can also block the intensity of our prayer without the proper REGROUPING and REFOCUSING on our part. SATAN is always looking to steal your LIGHT. Storms can change our perspectives- our overall vision of what is going on around us. Keep your prayers focused- either by repositioning your prayer or refocusing, b/c the clouds will be clearing in due time! The clouds have no choice but to move, and when they do you want your magnifying glass ready. You want to ensure your prayer is going to be in the right position at the right time to get the full magnification of God's blessing.

This takes WORK- TIME- PATIENCE- and a CONSIST Prayer life!


Just remember to keep prayer in you daily lifestyle- and understand that if you do not see any results- RETGROUP and REFOCUS on the root of the situation. If you do not know what the situation is - ask GOD to search you and your situation. If you don't know what to ask for- write down what you wish to receive from GOD! That's right, just sit down in a quiet space and write down the things you want God to deliver you out of or put into you life. Pray on it. I guarantee he will reveal the reasons for your season!


*God may not come when you want him to- but he is ALWAYS on TIME!

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*IF GOD doesn't do ANYTHING- he has already done enough!!

Believe that!


Peace


(People don't understand your GLORY until they know- YOUR STORY)