Praying on my own has a lot of pleasant aspects to it. I do love it.
What I have grown to enjoy all the more this year, however, is the real joy to be found in praying with others. I love what others bring to prayer, how they pray and the insights they share in prayer. I learn so much from it all.
For example, there is something about believing that God will communicate with us as we talk to Him. Seeing that practised in intimate settings has had a profound impact on my faith. It wasn’t always that emphasised in the circles I was in when growing up and when I think about it, I think it’s a little sad.
Just like it’s a little sad that I’ve often viewed praying as a marathon where the person who prayed the longest wins. When actually some great brothers and sisters of mine have shown how brilliant short, concise and heartfelt can be.
Lots of things to be appreciated just by being in the company of others who can give so much in times of prayer. And that’s not even touching on the results of prayer that I have had the privilege of observing this year …
… So I am grateful for prayer. Ever endeavouring to keep on praying.
For His Name’s Sake
Shalom
C. L. J. Dryden
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