Before I get to the topic, I wanted to explain how it came about. I was having a rough day, feeling all kinds of down and unworthy. Obviously, the enemy was trying to get me down. I decided to go take a bubble bath and put on my worship, before that, I had a thought cross my mind that in the bath, I will get the topic for my next write-up. Not thinking much of it, I jump into the tub and the first song that plays is “Talking to Jesus” by Elevation Worship. It was as if the entire write-up appeared before my eyes and it was the fastest bubble bath I have ever had! (I’m shaking my head and laughing as I write that, I mean what are the chances, finally a moment to myself and God said “nope” I need you now, and here I am writing.)
If you haven’t had a chance to listen to that song, please make time today to listen to it. It took me from feeling down and really sorry for myself, to feeling like I am the apple of Gods eye, literally in minutes.
I started thinking of my gran, whom to this day still kneels next to her bed every single night. Then, I thought of my Mom, who does the exact same thing. The realization hit me; I do come from a line of powerful Women of God, even when I didn’t think it, even when I didn’t believe it and even when I didn’t see it.
Do you pray in front of your children, your husband, wives, family or friends? How many times do we say that we will pray for someone and not follow through? Imagine if whilst worshiping and spending time with God, we allowed our loved ones into our quiet time to join us? If we just take a moment to dance with our children while singing on the top of our lungs, lay our hands on our Mothers and pray a powerful prayer over them or even wash our grans feet, showing her that she has left a legacy that she can be proud of; Just imagine for a moment if we did all of the above.
We often get so self-conscious over praying out loud because we are fearful of saying “the wrong thing”, but, there is no wrong thing that we could say to God. There is no wrong prayer to pray. Our prayers don’t have to sound pretty, God just wants to hear what is on our hearts and minds. So, start talking to Jesus and the more you talk to Jesus, you will begin to see a ripple effect of people around you who are also talking to Jesus, praying out loud, singing louder. I speak from experience in this regard – I was absolutely terrified of praying out loud, praying for someone else and even singing out loud. But, when I did, the feeling of love, humility and absolute passion for Jesus that filled me was worth it all. He is right there with you, waiting for you to say “I want to talk”.
I want to challenge you to go out and do something you never thought you could. Pray out loud, pray for a stranger, pray for a family member or a friend, sing a little louder, dance while you worship. I want you to just let go – let go of whatever is holding you back and start talking to Jesus!
I really just want to say a quick prayer with you now, so if it’s on your heart then please pray it with me.
Oh, Father God. You are so worthy, You are so powerful and You are so loving. I pray for a restoration of relationships, yes with others, but more importantly, with YOU. I pray for the young girl or boy trying to find their way that they will see that you are right in front of them and that they will turn to you. I pray for the person that feels forgotten, lonely, and brokenhearted – you are an almighty healer, the best I know, and I pray for healing, for love, for compassion, for friendship, for a release of blessings over every person reading this.
I am your child and you are my Father; I am YOURS. There is power in the Name of Jesus and in the Mighty Name of Jesus I pray. Amen
