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Prayer

"The more you pray, the more you will become convinced of its power. "- Daily Walk Bible Prayer has been a part of my walk that I have struggled with for a long time. I am not sure why or what happened in my walk with Christ that change that but at some point it did. I don't know what it was or if it was an event or situation. All I know at one time my prayer life was so powerful and so real that at times when I was praying I could feel the presence of God so strongly it was like I was nose to nose with Him. As if I could reach out and touch Him. Now praying is a task, now it feels like a weight. Not something freeing, or even a mutual moment but just something you do.  I guess there is a part of me that wonders why bother, God is God and His Will is His Will and how are my prayers going to change that in anyway. I remember a conversation I had with my husband on this subject who in so many words stated prayer doesn't change God, it is an act. Maybe that's

Beliefs

 photo from: http://thesalesblog.com/blog/2014/01/25/you-are-manifesting-your-negative-beliefs/ If your behavior does not reflect your beliefs, how valuable are those beliefs? -Daily Walk Bible All to often when you run into people you can not tell where they stand. You have no idea whether they are believers of "The Way". What does that say about those who are believers of Christ? Is it fear that keeps people from manifesting their faith in their lives? Persecution? Or the infamous words "Judgement"? Let's get some things straight first - the Word says you will suffer as I have suffered. Matthew 5:10 "Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness' sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven." What makes you think you are above suffering persecution in this century?    "For to this you have been called, because Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example, so that you might follow in his steps."  1 P