Prayer is an acknowledgment

Five-Minute Rule

He shall regard the prayer of the destitute, and shall not despise their prayer. — Psalm 102:17

 

I read about a 5-minute rule that a mother had for her children. They had to be ready for school and gather together 5 minutes before it was time to leave each day.

They would gather around Mom, and she would pray for each one by name, asking for the Lord's blessing on their day. Then she'd give them a kiss and off they'd run.


 Even neighbourhood kids would be included in the prayer circle if they happened to stop by. One of the children said many years later that she learned from this experience how crucial prayer is to her day.


The writer of Psalm 102 knew the importance of prayer. This psalm is labelled, "A prayer of the afflicted, when he is overwhelmed and pours out his complaint before the Lord." He cried out, "Hear my prayer, O Lord ...; in the day that I call, answer me speedily" (vv.1-2). God looks down "from the height of His sanctuary; from heaven [He views] the earth" (v.19).


God cares for you and wants to hear from you. Whether you follow the 5-minute rule asking for blessings on the day, or need to spend more time crying out to Him in deep distress, talk to the Lord each day. Your example may have a big impact on your family or someone close to you. — Anne Cetas


The issue isn't how much time
We spend with God in prayer,
But seeking Him throughout each day
And knowing that He's there. — Sper


Prayer is an acknowledgment of our need for God.




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