It is Good to Pray

I spent a good portion of this morning in prayer and I've got to say to is good to pray. There is something about prayer that allows you to release your burdens and just give them to God. I always feel so much better after spending time with God and I always feel so much worse when I don't. When I don't pray I feel spiritually drained. Prayer allows my spiritual tank to be refueled. Here are some tips when you pray:

1. Find a place with no distractions- I find that I need to find a place where I am away from the phone and when I am at home behind a closed door so I will not be interrupted.

2. Have a Bible with you- I sometimes read the scriptures out loud when I pray. This allows the Word to speak to me in a personal way.

3. Be vulnerable to God- In other words, be yourself. You don't have to pray in the King James language. God wants us to come to Him as we are and share whatever is on our heart.

4. Take time to listen- This is hard because our minds are constantly filled with thoughts but I find it good to sometimes just be still and allow God's Spirit to speak to me.