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Millpond Ink Musing, 2015 – Hey Lily!
“Prayer is a Spirit-induced response of the longing of our hearts for communion with God.” Dr. Derek W. H. Thomas
Frankly, I can’t say this has been true for me over most of my life. Lately, it has been that way, and that’s why this statement caught my attention this morning. By God’s marvelous and wonderful grace, I find myself drawn to prayer at the oddest times, day and night.
Now, I’m not explaining this to show how ‘Christian’ I am. Hey, I could share some terribly dark and sinful days when I was a gross hypocrite, and you could have readily accused me of eternal damnation. I accused myself on that point. No, I’m writing this because prayer is definitely a Spirit-induced communication. We are drawn to it in a moment of praise and thanksgiving; presenting to God needs that we see around us and in the world;, and yes, asking for what we find deficient in our own ‘character’ walk with Him, which we need to walk; then talk about after first talking to Father. As for what I need physically? Well, I’m a lily in a field of lilies (Luke 12:27). My Florist will take care of me, and because He does, I’m Spirit-induced to praise and thank Him for His most beautiful and trusted arrangement as I open and raise my petals (heart) towards the Sun of Righteousness.
So, if you find that your prayer is cold and formal, check out first what you’re asking. If it’s primarily about ‘how to dress a Lily,’ then repent for your unbelief that God is not aware, and does not care, for you. Sometimes, what we’re asking for isn’t in season. Ask the fig tree about that and what can happen (Mark 11). Otherwise, and if not, seek Him to liven your character walk with Him; that is, your communion, which opens you to full blossom. Do that, and you will find your prayer life vibrant and Spirit-induced; morning, noon and night.
