Pray daily.

I’ve had a hectic summer to say the very least. Lots of indecision. Lots of anxiety. Lots of fear of the unknown. Lots of family strife. Lots of hurt. Lots of anger. When I have be faithful in praying for God’s help, I have been blessed with an affordable home, a place at that home where I can keep five dogs (try renting and being allowed to keep one let alone five!), a car, and now a job interview- the first REAL interview I’ve had in six months of job hunting. I’ve asked God for all of these needs and he has delivered. I just get discouraged and sometimes fail to pray. I wallow in the misery that’s in my life right now. When I give myself the “kick in the behind” or the “bop on the head” I start praying again and, I’ve notice with that, my needs have been supplied. It’s not been easy to do since this was not my habit. I have days I’m on target and days I’m off but I’ve gotten better at talking it over with God before running head first toward the unknown.

I’m getting better at spontaneous prayer- lifting up a prayer when I get good news, when I’m mulling over decisions, etc… I wish I were still better at praising God spontaneously.

I am keeping a prayer journal and making note of things to be thankful for, prayers for others and such and I note in the journal when a prayer is answered. This has made me more aware that God really does hear.

It seems the more I talk to God, the more I feel he hears me. I’ve prayed for a place to live, a good home for two of my dogs that I won’t be able to keep and a car to drive to work and two of the three fell into my lap last night. I will know about the car tonight! Praise God! Thank you, Jesus!