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“All the nations you have made will come and\u00a0worship<\/u>\u00a0before you, Lord; they will bring glory to your name.\u00a0 For you are great and do marvelous deeds; you alone are God.”\u00a0<\/em>Psalm 86:9-10<\/p>\n

Purposeful Prayer<\/strong><\/h2>\n

On my recent visit with Floyd, I sang some songs to him. I lifted my hands in worship as I sang\u2014and Floyd slowly lifted his arm with me.\u00a0He hasn’t done that in a while. I was moved to see his effort to join me in worship. Our worship was simple, but I couldn’t help but think that God would be blessed to receive our simplicity of worship as it flowed from our hearts.\u00a0We both cried as we thanked God for His goodness and faithfulness to us.<\/p>\n

It’s always hard to leave Floyd.\u00a0I hate that he’s on his own so much. I know it must be so hard for him in his “silent” world.\u00a0I stay as long as my strength allows.<\/p>\n

It was rather emotional for me when I came home, thinking about all this.\u00a0God tenderly ministered to my heart as I poured out my cares to Him.\u00a0I repeatedly spoke out my trust, and my need of Him. I felt He kept reassuring me that\u00a0He is at work<\/u>\u00a0in our lives and in this situation, even if I can’t see it or understand it.\u00a0I just need to keep my hand in His as I walk this journey.<\/p>\n

Shortly afterwards I got an email from a friend. He told me how Floyd had ministered to him shortly before he became ill.\u00a0The “fruit” of that time continues on in some wonderful ways. It was a sweet encouragement to my heart.<\/p>\n

Someone shared this quote with our prayer group a couple days ago: “Thanksgiving<\/u>\u00a0is our response to His actions,\u00a0praise<\/u>\u00a0is our response to His character, and\u00a0worship<\/u>\u00a0is our response to His presence.” – Kris Vallotton<\/p>\n

I loved that description of the prayers we lift to the Lord!\u00a0It helped me be more purposeful in what I’m speaking out to Him. I’m\u00a0thankful<\/u>\u00a0for how He has sustained me on this journey.\u00a0I\u00a0praise<\/u>\u00a0Him for His faithfulness. And I\u00a0worship<\/u>\u00a0Him for ministering so sweetly to my heart. God is so very good!<\/p>\n

“Let us come before Him with\u00a0thanksgiving<\/u>\u00a0and extol Him with music and song.\u00a0For the Lord is the great God, the great King above all gods”\u00a0<\/em>(Psalm 95:2-3).<\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/em>“Great is the Lord, and\u00a0highly to be\u00a0praised<\/u>, and His greatness is unsearchable\u201d<\/em> (Psalm 145:3).<\/p>\n

Whether it’s thanksgiving, praise, or worship\u2014He is so worthy!<\/p>\n

\u201cLord, may we never utter repetitive, meaningless words in prayer to You, for You are worthy of all our focus and attention. We love You. Amen.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>

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