On a similar vein, I'm reading a book on prayer (A Praying Life: Connecting with God in a Distracting World, by Paul Miller), and one of the most convicting parts of the book talks about how if we don't take the time to pray, we are effectively telling God that our own skills, abilities and resources are all we need to get through the day. Ironically, it is when we get busy that we become the most apt to forget to pray and to truly rely on God. The author mentions that some of the most busy and active leaders spent three or four hours a day in prayer, simply because they knew they needed God to accomplish all they wanted to accomplish.
This definitely resounds with me. I have been guilty myself of neglecting my prayer life and thinking that I've got all I need to make it on my own. So what does a prayer life look like?
The first few chapters of the book recommend coming to God as a child - being honest about what's on your mind, allowing yourself to get distracted, and not forcing yourself to pray in any particular way. I've been amazed at the transformation in my prayer life as I seek to pray honestly, rather than saying what I think God wants to hear. (Example: instead of saying "God, you know I'm going through the job search and I want you to do your will", I have said, "God, I really like Company XYZ and that's where I want to be. I know that everything's under your control, but to be honest, that's what I want.")
So... my challenge for the week: make TIME to talk to God, recognizing that you are utterly dependent on Him. When you do talk to him, just be honest!
