Time With God

Time With God

A few months ago a man in our church came and shared that the Lord had placed on his heart to ask other men to come join him for a time of prayer.  He decided on Tuesday mornings at 6am.  This was a day that worked for him and others but it also would be a time that wouldn't be convenient as one would have to get up earlier than usual to come to pray.  There are days when several will come to the men's prayer time and there are times when there are a few.  There's no condemnation meant by that statement to those who don't make it.  It just simply happens that way sometimes.  There are also times when it seems the time flies by and it's hard to believe it has been an hour of prayer.  There are other Tuesday mornings when time seems to crawl.  I believe it comes down to understanding that prayer really is work.  You have to be intentional and work at prayer.

A few weeks ago during this time of prayer, God began to speak to me.  This thought came to my heart..... "God will only become as real to me as much as I let Him become real to me."  Think about that statement for a moment.  God will never force Himself on us.  He will only come as close to us as we will allow Him.  My prayer and desire is that I allow Him to be real in my life always.

By the way....since having this time of prayer with the men of the church we have seen God's Spirit move in a great way.  There have been people's lives changed.  I understand that it's not just because of the men's prayer on Tuesday mornings, but I do believe it is making a difference.