A good ole ponder is not a formal event so to speak. You don’t have to come prepared, and you don’t have to have all the answers. Being correct is not that important but in reality it is a courtesy that elevates the mind from wishful thinking to a pleasant possibility. Seems as if at this time of the year there are a lot of people who are sick. Covid is still with us, a new kind of virus that attacks the respiratory system is causing distress in all groups at all ages, war in the Middle East and of course the Ukraine. I have noticed that the prayer lists in Sunday School and Church have gotten larger and the need for prayer for people and nations is at its peak… So I got to Pondering… seeing how important prayer is to christians and even to those who don’t think much about it…the truth is in times of stress and uncertainty people of all persuasions ask for prayer. Let’s take a moment to ponder that. How many times have you heard someone say…Oh God! With that in mind what is the best way to get an answer? Whenever the Son of God sought to be assured or was troubled he always prayed. So, if its good enough for Jesus, it’s surely good enough for me. I have no answer about the importance of prayer in a general sense, it does make sense to me that we consider praying more and after pondering that do it more often. How can God give us peace about certain things or heal a broken heart or body if he does not know our needs. Try it some time, not that hard to do. Just have a conversation with God, like you would a good friend. Here is a great thought to ponder about. It does not…prayer that is, have to be a formal occasion or in any particular place. It is your time and you can share it with God anytime anywhere. Tell God your needs…have a conversation with God.

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