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I took this math class once where we started talking about algorithms and coding. If you want to code a computer, you have to be incredibly specific. In order to help us understand, the instructor had the class describe, step-by-step, how to make a peanut butter and jelly sandwich.
In order to be successful, we had to go into a painful level of detail . . .
Open the peanut butter jar.
Set the lid on the counter beside the peanut butter jar.
Pick up a butter knife.
Dip the butter knife into the open peanut butter jar.
Etc., etc., etc.
Making a sandwich shouldn’t be so complicated!
Sometimes, we make prayer overly complicated. If you’re following Jesus, then prayer is going to have to become a regular part of your life, not because of religious duty, but because of what prayer really is.
Prayer is communication; it’s taking time to express to God (honestly) the things that you are experiencing.
Prayer is reflection; it’s being still, and paying attention to the various ways that God is speaking and working in your life.
Prayer is gratitude; it’s being thankful for the life that God has given you.
Prayer is orientation; it’s ordering your life around what God desires as opposed to our own desires.
Don’t make it complicated; make it sincere. Prayer doesn’t have to take long, but the more that you regularly practice prayer, the more you will desire times with God.
Shkrimet e Shenjta
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You've made a decision to follow Jesus, now what? This plan isn't a comprehensive list of everything that comes with that decision, but it will help you take your first steps.
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