Feb 4 – Vignettes on Prayer
Today we are going to introduce some concepts that many do not associate with prayer. Again using Wikipedia, is says, prayer can also have the purpose of thanksgiving or praise, and it is closely associated with forms of meditation. In the Christian world this means thinking about and bringing back to memory portions of scripture one has learned. Paul says in Rom 12:2, that we transform our minds by having them renewed. Renewal happens when we meditate on the Word of God. Bible reading is essential in quiet times or devotions. Thanksgiving and praise is also an important part of our prayer time. Paul gives us a format for meditation in God’s word. In Phil 4:8-9, he says, “Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable--if anything is excellent or praiseworthy--think about such things. Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me put it into practice .“ A great place to start in thanksgiving, praise, and meditation. Do this today.
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