So for my Quiet Time today I am moving on to the next chapter in Living By the Book by Hendricks, Read Prayerfully. As I look back on my notes, it was pretty cool to see that I had begun focusing more on prayer the last two days perhaps in part for preparation for this chapter? After reading the chapter I had some take away points like: "the only thing that ever moves Him is our heart", and to learn to turn scripture into prayer which is something I have always wanted to do, but I don't really know how and never really took the time to do it or took the lead on it honestly. Also, to guide in prayer, the book provided the Acronym of ACP. I had learned ACTS in the past, but I like the way the author described each part of ACP. Start with...
Adoration - occupy myself with who God is so naturally my true condition with come to light
Confession of my sin or sin of omission - see myself in proper perspective
Petition - focus on needs of the people by leaning on promises of God
The exercise (1 of 3 ) for this chapter, challenged me to Read Psalm 23 and insert my name wherever I see 1st person pronouns. So, I prayed it first by inserting my name and it was a little strange at first to say my name in 3rd person so much, but it began to personalize the passage and what I felt I was saying was true in my heart, therefore I was empowered and it gave me a sense of confidence and stability actually if that makes sense. I didn't read it as David as I had before, but as me speaking to God. How cool that David wrote that so long ago and I can read today to glorify God. I read it aloud a second time keeping the 1st person pronouns the way they are and it was even more powerful because it was as though as I was publicly (although only my dog and cat were present) declaring these things about my Lord.
Ending my quiet time in stillness looking out the windows in my room, I was overwhelmed by His peace in this uncertain world. You are beautiful Lord and I love You.
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