Several of you have asked me, OK, pray while doing the dishes, pray in the
closet – but what do I pray?
Whatever may be on your heart, of course, and whatever you suspect might
be on God’s heart.I’ve not read her newest book, but Anne Lamott’s title provides a simple outline; in various forms we say 3 things to God: Help! Thanks! and Wow! That could keep you busy praying for quite a while. Ask for God’s assistance; express gratitude; and be awestruck by the wonder of God.
I might add 3 more. Ask God to make you holy, and more like Jesus. Ask God for wisdom, for a mind that thinks and understands like God’s. And when we pray for those in need, we might add Lord, show me how I might be the answer to my own prayer. That is, ask for marching orders…
