ODB Message
“Five-Minute Rule”
By
Anne Cetas
He will
respond to the prayer of the destitute; he will not despise their plea. Psalm
102:17
I read about a five-minute rule that a mother had for
her children. They had to be ready for school and gather together five minutes
before it was time to leave each day.
They would gather around Mom, and she would pray for
each one by name, asking for the Lord’s blessing on their day. Then she’d give
them a kiss and off they’d run. Even neighborhood kids would be included in the
prayer circle if they happened to stop by. One of the children said many years
later that she learned from this experience how crucial prayer is to her day.
The writer of Psalm 102 knew the importance of prayer.
This psalm is labeled, “A prayer of an afflicted person who has grown weak and
pours out a lament before the Lord.” He cried out, “Hear my prayer, Lord; . .
. when I call, answer me quickly” (vv.
1–2). God looks down “from his sanctuary on high, from heaven he [views] the
earth” (v. 19).
God cares for you and wants to hear from you. Whether
you follow the five-minute rule asking for blessings on the day, or need to
spend more time crying out to Him in deep distress, talk to the Lord each day.
Your example may have a big impact on your family or someone close to you.
Let’s Pray-
Teach me to
be aware of Your presence, Lord, and to talk to You freely and often.
Prayer is an acknowledgment of our need for God.
#August #Family #WalkWithUs
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