Lizzy's Footprints

         Do your prayers align with God's plan?  When our prayers get answered it isn't always what we want to hear.  To pray that God leads you to the right decision without getting your emotions/opinions involved has always been difficult.  God recently closed a door I had been praying about and I really wanted it to be an open door.  As Christians we are told to pray without ceasing.  Prayers aren't merrily us asking for things we want or need help with.  Prayer connects us to God, just like any relationship you need good conversation.  We are supposed to pray challenging/scary prayers.  I prayed one intimidating praying over these past couple of months.  I prayed that God would lead Teen Pact (a program for teens to learn about government and leadership) to the correct decision to choose me to staff or not.  I also asked Him to prepare me for the opening or closing of this door.  The door close...

         As a young girl going to church and hearing the pastors prayer each week seamed long and pointless to me.  Who in the world was he talking to?  During prayer time I would often zone out and go into my own little world.  Eventually I brought a journal to church and would write to God.  He seamed more real that way, but communicating with God was something I only did at Church or when I needed or wanted something.  About five years ago a mentor asked if she could pray for me I said yes and she prayed for my heart.  I was struck with the power of prayer.  I have been drawn to the confusing power of it since.  Webster's 1828 dictionary defines prayer as "I n worship, a solemn address to the Supreme Being, consisting of adoration , or an expression of our sense of God's glorious perfections, confession of our sins, supplication for mercy and forgiveness, intercession for blessings on others, and thanksgiving , or ...