Do you remember the run on the book, Prayer of Jabez? “Jabez called upon the God of Israel saying, “Oh that you would bless me and enlarge my border, and that your hand might be with me and that you would keep me from harm so that it might not bring me pain?” And God granted what he asked.” I Chronicles 4:10. Yes, I read that book as well. And it was interesting and had some good Biblical advice; but I had to question it as well. I tend to have a very critical spirit. I always have had, I guess it’s in my genes. Yes God expects us to pray ‘Big’ prayers. Yes God expects us to know He will answer us. My critical spirit asks, is a prayer like this sincere? Is a prayer like this really what God wants us to pray? And most importantly, are we ready for God’s answer and the responsibility? Is this type of prayer safe? Is any prayer safe? You’re probably thinking I’ve lost it. Do we realize the total effect of the answer to our prayer? Are we prepared to wait, be molded, and take on the responsibility? Are we really ready for Gods answer?

I think my prayer life is lacking, compromised, because I’m scared. I’m scared to step out and be involved. I don’t want to be scared. I truly want to be about Gods business! I truly want to do Gods perfect will. But, if I’m honest with myself, I have to admit I sometimes don’t pray like I should because I’m scared. Now I hope you’re not judging me right now, but it you are, no worries. I’m just being open and honest. This prayer blog is an act of obedience to God. My soul will show through this blog, and I’m telling you right now, it’ll get pretty ugly. I want to be one of those really strong Christians who is a strong pillar in Christ. I’ve seen how God has been with me and provided me and my family with all our needs. He’s also blessed me with desires, over and over. So I really do not have any reason not to trust Him. My mouth says I trust God fully, and I truly mean it from my heart. Yet my actions and thoughts don’t always show it. All I know is that each day, I’m getting stronger in Christ. Each day I need to bring these doubts to our Heavenly Father and let the Holy Spirit fill me and take control. “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” Philippians 4:1.

Back to the subject at hand, safe prayers; if we are in fellowship with Christ, and tuned into what God is doing around us and wants us to do, we are ready to pray and accept the responsibility. This, I believe, is the only ‘safe’ prayer. And when I say safe, I mean leaving the prayer and answer totally in God’s hands. Why is this so hard for us? How do you feel about safe prayer? Do you have similar struggles? #prayerofjabez #safeprayer #philippians4:1