This morning as I jogged my 4-mile route through the neighborhood, I took the opportunity to pray, rather than indulging in my typical scattered mental ramblings. Why is it that my prayers always seem more substantive when I'm alone? Is it merely because I think more clearly with my eyes open? Or... is it because I can pause and find the right word without worrying about those listening in on my prayer? Perhaps the root reason is that when I am alone in prayer I have no prideful self-consciousness! Moreover, in my case, running gives a sense of relaxation in an unhurried season of prayer, because I don't have thoughts of "I should be doing something else." Running and praying fit well together, and I shall do my best to cultivate both in this new year.
And I resolve to continue my prayers for you, my dear one, "hoping against hope." May you continue to grow in grace and knowledge of the Lord Jesus Christ!
All my love,
Me
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