Prayer draws us to God

 When you think of prayer, what comes to mind? Do you envision giving God a list of wants, similar to your Christmas wish list? Or do you think of the movie “War Room” where the older lady had a dedicated prayer closet? Sometimes prayer is the simple child’s version of “Now I lay me down to sleep; I pray the Lord my soul to keep. If I should die before I wake, I pray the Lord my soul to take. May angels watch me through the night and keep me in their blessed sight. Amen”. Other times it can be a large group gathering to beg the Lord to have mercy, bring healing, or give vision.

This morning in church our visiting preacher made a statement that really stood out to my heart about prayer. He said “Just as a seaman throws an anchor out to draw closer to the shore, prayer draws us closer to God. It is not meant to draw God to our way of thinking, any more than the anchor is meant to draw the shore to the boat.” This understanding is so important! Without it, we will mistakenly think we are somehow going to change God’s plan by demanding our way.

On the contrary, prayer helps us to understand and accept God’s plan. Our family could have become bitter when it was clear that God was not going to heal Millie on earth. It is so easy to ask him, “WHY LORD??” We so desperately wanted to see our baby girl whole, healthy, and happy. We wanted him to heal her! And he did, just not here. As hard as it is, if my ultimate goal is to get to heaven and see my children join me, then I at least have some comfort knowing Millie made it. She is safely home in the arms of Jesus! Praise HIM alone.

Today was 4 months since the worst day of my life AND the best day of Millie’s. The day that she closed her eyes here on earth and opened them in heaven. A very emotional day as this is also Millie’s birthday week. Our family chose to visit the cemetery today. We decorated Millie’s grave with some temporary things like an LED Butterfly, her Millie pin, a Happy Birthday sign, white roses, and some balloons. Her headstone is still not set, so we wanted to mark her grave with something. Our beautiful baby girl is so missed! When you think of prayer, what comes to mind? Do you envision giving God a list of wants, similar to your Christmas wish list? Or do you think of the movie “War Room” where the older lady had a dedicated prayer closet? Sometimes prayer is the simple child’s version of “Now I lay me down to sleep; I pray the Lord my soul to keep. If I should die before I wake, I pray the Lord my soul to take. May angels watch me through the night and keep me in their blessed sight. Amen”. Other times it can be a large group gathering to beg the Lord to have mercy, bring healing, or give vision.

This morning in church our visiting preacher made a statement that really stood out to my heart about prayer. He said “Just as a seaman throws an anchor out to draw closer to the shore, prayer draws us closer to God. It is not meant to draw God to our way of thinking, any more than the anchor is meant to draw the shore to the boat.” This understanding is so important! Without it, we will mistakenly think we are somehow going to change God’s plan by demanding our way.

On the contrary, prayer helps us to understand and accept God’s plan. Our family could have become bitter when it was clear that God was not going to heal Millie on earth. It is so easy to ask him, “WHY LORD??” We so desperately wanted to see our baby girl whole, healthy, and happy. We wanted him to heal her! And he did, just not here. As hard as it is, if my ultimate goal is to get to heaven and see my children join me, then I at least have some comfort knowing Millie made it. She is safely home in the arms of Jesus! Praise HIM alone.

Today was 4 months since the worst day of my life AND the best day of Millie’s. The day that she closed her eyes here on earth and opened them in heaven. A very emotional day as this is also Millie’s birthday week. Our family chose to visit the cemetery today. We decorated Millie’s grave with some temporary things like an LED Butterfly, her Millie pin, a Happy Birthday sign, white roses, and some balloons. Her headstone is still not set, so we wanted to mark her grave with something. Our beautiful baby girl is so missed!

Praises:

This morning in church, Miss A did a solo that was beautiful! I am hoping to post it next if the internet holds out. Look for it in the next post!

Prayers:

Also coming up this week is 2 family birthdays, a presentation on Millie’s life and Impact, and her birthday ‘celebration / remembrance’.

Please hold us in prayer during this time filled with memories.

When you think of prayer, what comes to mind? Do you envision giving God a list of wants, similar to your Christmas wish list? Or do you think of the movie “War Room” where the older lady had a dedicated prayer closet? Sometimes prayer is the simple child’s version of “Now I lay me down to sleep; I pray the Lord my soul to keep. If I should die before I wake, I pray the Lord my soul to take. May angels watch me through the night and keep me in their blessed sight. Amen”. Other times it can be a large group gathering to beg the Lord to have mercy, bring healing, or give vision.

This morning in church our visiting preacher made a statement that really stood out to my heart about prayer. He said “Just as a seaman throws an anchor out to draw closer to the shore, prayer draws us closer to God. It is not meant to draw God to our way of thinking, any more than the anchor is meant to draw the shore to the boat.” This understanding is so important! Without it, we will mistakenly think we are somehow going to change God’s plan by demanding our way.

On the contrary, prayer helps us to understand and accept God’s plan. Our family could have become bitter when it was clear that God was not going to heal Millie on earth. It is so easy to ask him, “WHY LORD??” We so desperately wanted to see our baby girl whole, healthy, and happy. We wanted him to heal her! And he did, just not here. As hard as it is, if my ultimate goal is to get to heaven and see my children join me, then I at least have some comfort knowing Millie made it. She is safely home in the arms of Jesus! Praise HIM alone.

Today was 4 months since the worst day of my life AND the best day of Millie’s. The day that she closed her eyes here on earth and opened them in heaven. A very emotional day as this is also Millie’s birthday week. Our family chose to visit the cemetery today. We decorated Millie’s grave with some temporary things like an LED Butterfly, her Millie pin, a Happy Birthday sign, white roses, and some balloons. Her headstone is still not set, so we wanted to mark her grave with something. Our beautiful baby girl is so missed!

Praises:

This morning in church, Miss A did a solo that was beautiful! I am hoping to post it next if the internet holds out. Look for it in the next post!

Prayers:

Also coming up this week is 2 family birthdays, a presentation on Millie’s life and Impact, and her birthday ‘celebration / remembrance’.

Please hold us in prayer during this time filled with memories.

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When you think of prayer, what comes to mind? Do you envision giving God a list of wants, similar to your Christmas wish list? Or do you think of the movie “War Room” where the older lady had a dedicated prayer closet? Sometimes prayer is the simple child’s version of “Now I lay me down to sleep; I pray the Lord my soul to keep. If I should die before I wake, I pray the Lord my soul to take. May angels watch me through the night and keep me in their blessed sight. Amen”. Other times it can be a large group gathering to beg the Lord to have mercy, bring healing, or give vision.

This morning in church our visiting preacher made a statement that really stood out to my heart about prayer. He said “Just as a seaman throws an anchor out to draw closer to the shore, prayer draws us closer to God. It is not meant to draw God to our way of thinking, any more than the anchor is meant to draw the shore to the boat.” This understanding is so important! Without it, we will mistakenly think we are somehow going to change God’s plan by demanding our way.

On the contrary, prayer helps us to understand and accept God’s plan. Our family could have become bitter when it was clear that God was not going to heal Millie on earth. It is so easy to ask him, “WHY LORD??” We so desperately wanted to see our baby girl whole, healthy, and happy. We wanted him to heal her! And he did, just not here. As hard as it is, if my ultimate goal is to get to heaven and see my children join me, then I at least have some comfort knowing Millie made it. She is safely home in the arms of Jesus! Praise HIM alone.

Today was 4 months since the worst day of my life AND the best day of Millie’s. The day that she closed her eyes here on earth and opened them in heaven. A very emotional day as this is also Millie’s birthday week. Our family chose to visit the cemetery today. We decorated Millie’s grave with some temporary things like an LED Butterfly, her Millie pin, a Happy Birthday sign, white roses, and some balloons. Her headstone is still not set, so we wanted to mark her grave with something. Our beautiful baby girl is so missed!

Praises:

This morning in church, Miss A did a solo that was beautiful! I am hoping to post it next if the internet holds out. Look for it in the next post!

Prayers:

Also coming up this week is 2 family birthdays, a presentation on Millie’s life and Impact, and her birthday ‘celebration / remembrance’.

Please hold us in prayer during this time filled with memories.

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