Blessed to Pray

I am blessed beyond many Christians’ dreams to be part of a team community that desires to pray together.  I feel a good workout mentally and spiritually from our time in prayer this afternoon together.  Full of scriptures we chanted together and prayers prayed with determination from the heart, I’m tired but in a very good way.  I’m realizing prayer is something I have to train in.  I’m able to pray longer and more focused as David and I continue to grow in this discipline of great privilege.

What Happened Today:
I worked on preparation for the team prayer afternoon a lot of the morning, playing computer learning games with Caleb interspersed while David was at mens’ prayer time. We had ladies’ business time from 2 to 3pm and then prayed until almost 6pm.  We all ate dinner together afterward at SIL (the BIble translators’ compound in town) and now we’re home getting settled in for the evening.

Today’s Menu:

breakfast: corn porridge

lunch: leftovers/sack lunches

dinner:  rice, peanut sauce, chicken, and green beans at SIL

Scripture on my mind today:  Psalm 73:21-28 the Lord led me to during my time of examination this afternoon.  “When my soul was embittered, when I was pricked in heart, I was brutish and ignorant; I was like a beast toward you.  Nevertheless, I am continually with you; you hold my right hand.  You guide me with your counsel, and afterward you will receive me to glory.  Whom have I in heaven but you?  And there is nothing on earth that I desire besides you.  my flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever…  But for me it is good to be near God; I have made the Lord GOD my refuge, that I may tell of all your works.”