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Our Journey Continues - Relearning Prayer

“Oh great!” I thought, as I’d never considered intercession to be one of my spiritual gifts. “I’m too ADHD for that, God!  You understand, don’t You?!” Up to that point, my prayer life most often consisted of brief moments taken whenever prayer happened to came to mind. Looking back, I believe I had almost taken a stance of apathy, as I convinced myself that I should leave the really serious battle-fighting prayers to those who had been given this gift.

Is Wounded Worship What He Had in Mind?

The worship music is playing.  The hearts, minds, and arms of those around you are extended in praise.  Yet, you manage to find yourself struggling to engage; to "feel" it; to even flat out participate. Has this ever happened to you?  I know it has me. It's at these times that your desire to offer heartfelt worship to the One you love seems much too inadequate.  Your mind tells you to “get over it,” but your heart won’t let you.