WHEN MOTHERS PRAY CHALLENGE #3 - Prayer-less-ness

 MOMS ON THE GO

Let's face it- Praying for most busy moms is on the go. It's like grabbing a bite through the drive through- eating while you drive to pick up the kids, doing the grocery or running an errand on your lunch break etc... For some it's like a brief hello when you jump up from the bed to attack early morning chores. Some put it off for late at night only to sleep through the first dialogue

Mothers when you understand and know who you are and begin to spend time in His presence you will want to speak with him often.
If not you will be a powerless person. No prayer = No Power

Share your thoughts of the saying, "Prayer should be the key in the morning and the lock at night."  
How's your prayer life?
Are your children uncovered and exposed to evil because of your prayer-less-ness?

Scripture: 1 Samuel 12:23
Moreover as for me, God forbid that I should sin against the Lord in ceasing to pray for you: but I will teach you the good and the right way:

John Bunyan states, "Prayer will make a man cease from sin, as sin will entice a man to cease from prayer."  Prayer-less-ness can be a sin that leaves the door open for other sins. It can also cause you to be weak, spiritually anemic and an inefficient Christian.  

TODAY'S FOCUS:  PRAYER-LESS-NESS IS A SPIRITUAL DEFICIENCY

The bible urges us to pray without ceasing. There are many examples in scripture of men and women who have prayed and have received answers to prayer. You may also have many of your own personal testimonies of prayers that you have prayed that have been answered.  However, there are still many who cannot share the experience because of a prayer-less lifestyle. 

Just as there are certain nutrients that are necessary for the body, so is prayer a necessary nutrient for the Spirit.  The lack of nutrient causes deficiency in the physical, and the lack of prayer causes spiritual deficiency. 

Many mothers take time out to pray for their spouses, children, family, friends and others, and barely make time to pray for themselves as a mother or for their personal needs.  They are always giving even when it comes to feeding others and not eat properly themselves.  You must absorb the necessary nutrients to grow strong and so you must prayer personally to receive spiritual strength and grow spiritually.  
 
Prayer: Today pray for yourself alone- (don't include spouse, children, family, friends or anyone) - Begin by being thankful for the avenue of prayer. If need be, confess and repent of your prayer-less lifestyle. Pray that you will develop a relationship or deepen your relationship with God through prayer. Pray that you will make prayer a daily part of your life not just as another chore or only when you cry desperately for help, but that you will enjoy the moments talking and listening to God. Tell Him how you feel as a mother. Ask Him to strengthen you in the areas that you are weak. Pray that you will devote time for Him daily/consistently; ask Him to lead you into the areas of your motherhood that need restoration and healing. Pray that you will understand your purpose through the journey. Pray that you will be a praying mom. Pray that you will learn to pray for yourself. (What/how to pray for you.) 

Activity: Read Matthew 26: 36-46
How can you relate to that passage of scripture?
Do you find yourself sleepy as the disciple or as Jesus?
Find a mother and pray with her today.
Find pray scriptures and write them on index cards for learning
Read scriptures of prayers in the bible that were answered to encourage you to pray on.
Write your specific prayer in your journal today.

Tip: Find a secret place. Steal time to pray early in the morning and moments throughout the day. You will find Him waiting there!
Learn to talk to Him but also have moments that you just listen.

It is said that talking is therapy so why not talk to God in prayer.  There are also many promises to those who pray in scripture.  More so for the mother who will pray.  Make a personal decision to pray often and consistently.  Pray on for this is where the battle is won.

Remember, do not neglect the greatest opportunity to spend time in prayer.  It is your responsibility to pray as a mother not just for your family and others but to develop a prayer life that includes praying for yourself.  Prayer-less-ness may just be the reason for your failure and or defeated life. Don't forget to pray for praying rests the weary and prayer can change your night to day.  Pray on Mothers, Pray on!

God Bless and Keep the Faith!

Virtuous Jewel