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Just a short post… I’m still experiencing a “spiritual high”, so to speak… Why you ask? Well, because my prayer time has considerably improved… in terms of quantity and quality.
When I first started out before, I used to spend some 5 minutes in prayer when I wake up and a few short prayers here and there throughout the day whenever possible.
Now, I still have some prayers spread out through the day… some are more intimate than others… there are moments when I also go into simple silent public prayers…
But what has really improved the most is my private time with the Lord. Whenever I wake up… I make sure that I’m totally up and about so as to be confident that I won’t accidentally doze off during prayer. Then I spend quality time praying and meditating in a specially designated room…
Surprisingly, I noticed that the duration of my prayers recently have lasted a good 30 minutes per session. At times, I pray out loud… on other occasions, it’s a mix of prayer and silently listening for the Lord to speak to my heart.
It’s such a wonderful feeling. Refreshing and overwhelming. I pray for daily anointment. This is very important, indeed. It’s one thing to live and speak the Good News to others and share your personal spiritual victories… but it’s another thing to speak it with the “anointing” of the Holy Spirit within you. It makes all the difference.
(Hmmm… this turned out to be a longer post than I thought…! Hehe!)
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good for you bro. In this fast-paced life, it’s really hard to catch up with the Lord but the solution I learned is praying while working. It really works. nagtatrabaho ka na, kausap mo pa si LORD.
Thanks for informing me of this blog of yours. Now I can have someone to chat with, with purely spiritual matters. I added this blog into my blogroll if you don’t mind.
Pax Et Bonum brods
Comment by bluepanjeet November 24, 2007 @ 11:35 pmThis is great news!
It is something I would like to improve on also. The personal time with God.
I know it can be much better.
Thanks for this encouraging post!
Comment by nemo November 24, 2007 @ 11:53 pmGod bless you.
nemo
Chucks thanks for inviting me here. This is what i need to contemplate. Thanks for this space.
Comment by Lavern November 25, 2007 @ 12:39 am@ BLUEPANJEET
Good for you, bro. Your blog itself is inspiring as well. It’s very important to spread the word in however little way we can… if by blogging you can help to inspire, then Praise God for your efforts… our missions as Christians are not ONLY to enrich ourselves but to also to reach out to others who have not fully experienced the power of the Good News which is Christ Jesus. Likewise, to help them avail of the salvation that is freely offered by the Lord to everyone who listens and obeys.
Yes, thanks for the add up. If you need to talk about spiritual matters, or to just talk about how the Lord has touched you everyday, I’m here anytime. Sharing your personal struggles and victories convicts you more of your faith. Anything that talks about the Lord, I’m game! In fact, I look forward to it…!
Should you wish to join me in praise and worship one of these days, don’t hesitate to let me know. I can take you along. Catholic Christian community kami. You’ll enjoy it there at Elim.
God bless bro!
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@ NEMO
Hello Nemo! Thanks for dropping by. Yes, personal time with God is very very important. So important in fact that it should be FIRST in your list of “to do” things in the day.
The desire itself to have a better and more personal relationship with the Lord will bless you. Imagine how much more more when you have acted upon that desire? May you follow through with your conviction in the very near future. God bless.
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@ LAVERN
Bro! You’re welcome. May you find inspiration in my writings and may you be blessed by the Lord as you contemplate about your spirituality.
Anytime you need to talk about Him… I’m right here. God bless.
Comment by Chuckster November 25, 2007 @ 4:04 pm