The three part mini-series at church on temptation concluded on Sunday. We were asked to pick one of three things to improve our spiritual health and battle temptation. More time in the Word , more time in prayer or less time with people who are not good for our spiritual health. For me, being in prayer and being in the Word are almost the same process.

While I reflected on my friendship tree as I approached my 50th Birthday, I gave God all the glory for the ways He has changed our lives over the past decade, as well. It seems perfect to me that He has flipped me to two related scriptures the past two days regarding prayer.

Thank you, Lord. As always, I long to have your presence seen and Known in my life. I pray to know and love you better. My heart is garbled today and under the duress of legal obligations. Please, Lord, release me from this angst, protect me from all forces working against me and direct my thoughts accordingly. In Jesus’ sweet name, I pray.