RAISING THE DEAD vs RAISING YOUR KIDS - CONCLUSION

"One day Jesus was praying in a certain place. When he finished, one of his disciples said to him, “Lord, teach us to pray, just as John taught his disciples.”  Luke 11:1

So now let's get to the point of the last TEN blogs.  What kind of woman is a follower of Jesus supposed to be in her every day life?

An example. 

The Bible is full of verses that tell us that people have been given to us as as example for us to see.

Jesus Himself said, "I have set you an example that you should do as I have done for you." (John 13:15)
And then Paul said, "Follow my example, as I follow the example of Christ."
(1 Corinthians 11:1)

And the verse that started blog today shows us that the disciples SAW Jesus praying, SAW the power in His life... and wanted to know how to pray.  Let me ask you again, does your husband see you praying? Do your children see you praying?

Ask yourself this question:  "If my children grow up and live their lives ONLY by what I lived by example.. what kind of life will my children live?"

You may TELL them to love Jesus more than anything, but do they SEE you living that way?
You may TELL them that God is all they need, but do you need MORE than that in order to be happy?
You may TELL them to pray about everything... but do they SEE you praying about everything?

Please don't get the wrong impression of Mrs. Older.  I had to LEARN that prayer is the answer in every situation. I had to LEARN about the peace that comes from spending time with God. Even though I have the MOST Godly prayer warrior of a mother, there came a time when I HAD TO PRAY FOR MYSELF.  And for MY family.

And so, that's where the rubber meets the road, dear wife and mother.

The last ten blogs were simply reminding you that if you pray for the purpose of seeking God, knowing God, hearing from God, calling out to God... WANTING GOD... you will find what you want.  He will become your firm foundation.

The easiest way to become a woman of prayer is..... to pray.
Prayer is simply talking to God.
Talk. To. God.
You may have to put down the computer.  Put it down.
You may need to get off Facebook for a while.  Get off.
You may need to miss a TV show.  Miss it.

Who knows what will happen in your life when you are devoted to prayer.
God does.
Who knows if you will raise the dead.
God does.

But focus on raising your kids instead of raising the dead.
Focus on leaving a new generation of people who know the power of God.
Focus on God.

I would like to encourage you to view this trailer from a movie, "WAR ROOM"  that is coming to theaters this August 28. I have been blessed to have been slightly behind the scenes as it has been written and filmed.. "Prayer is a powerful weapon."  God is calling our nation to prayer. 

"WAR ROOM" - CLICK HERE

XO,
Mrs. Older