answered prayers . . . but that's no need to stop praying

Isn’t it interesting how we seem to talk to God more when we need something from Him?  Comfort, guidance, strength, peace, understanding…there’s an endless list of things only He can provide for us.  And as soon as you I feel like the world’s about the come crashing down or I’m at the end of my rope, all of a sudden I find myself on my knees praying.  A lot.    

Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.  Then the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

Philippians 4:6-8

All summer long I worried and stressed about work, wondering if I would even have a job for the new school year.  The summer was exhausting…After spending months praying for a teaching job, I was officially offered one last week.  I am the newest member of the third grade teaching staff at Knight Elementary!  I could not ask for a better school or with more incredible teachers.  It is such a blessing that I truly enjoy spending time and working with the ladies of third grade. 

I never cease to be amazed at just how wonderfully God’s plan works.  It’s like He knows what He’s doing or something! 

But now that God’s answered my prayers and led me to the school I thought was out of my reach, is a hiatus of prayer in order until my next breakdown?  No. No. No. Absolutely not.  I am probably guiltier of this than anyone else and I am determined to change that. There will always be uncertainties, and without a doubt there are even more reasons to praise God.  Lately I’ve spent a lot more time in prayer – praising God for how great He is, giving thanks for the great works He’s done in my life and how graciously He’s blessed me, and presenting my worries and requests at His feet before I’m unhappy and unable to sleep.

Never stop praying.

1 Thessalonians 5:17