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I finally decided to do an in-depth study of Oswald Chambers’ “My Utmost for His Highest” because my husband recommended it without reservation. My husband is very intelligent and well read and, while I am no slouch in those departments, I usually prefer lighter fare. “My Utmost for His Highest” is anything but light, so as I read each daily devotional, I process it through my poetry. The purpose of the book is to help people to get closer to God and I really want that closer relationship. I want to share my unique perspective on each day’s selection plus some of my other poems and insights.

Monday, August 30, 2010

August 28 - The Purpose of Prayer

Lord,
I know prayer has a purpose,
To ask and praise it's true.
But the most important purpose
Is to bring me close to You.

Though sometimes I'm not ready
To let down my guard and pray,
Thinking I can fix myself
Doing things in my own way.

Then I'll reach my wits' end,
With nowhere else to turn,
And realize You'll help me, Lord,
With whatever my concern.
jj/10


"Prayer changes things" is a familiar adage but Oswald Chambers says "Prayer changes me and I change things".  We need to realize how much we need God and regular, fervent prayer helps us do that.  The more we pray, the closer we feel to God.
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