Day 13: A Posture of Prayer
“Jehoshaphat bowed down with his face to the ground, and all the people of Judah and Jerusalem fell down in worship before the Lord.” (v. 18)
Have you ever wondered why we pray?
God is already aware of our needs, desires, and shortcomings. Likewise, he knows what lies ahead in my life and yours. Psalm 139 reminds us that “…all the days ordained for me were written in your book before one of them came to be.”
God knows and I trust him. I hope you do, too.
So, why do we do it?
One of the reasons we pray is for a daily reminder of who is in control. It’s for our own humility and submission to Christ. It’s a reorientation, a re-ordering in the relationship – we are the children of God, not “gods” over our own lives.
He is holy. We are mere humans. We don’t have it all together and our scope is limited.
A posture of prayer is mostly a posture of the heart.
When you pray, acknowledge who you are and who God is. Praise him. Thank him for his goodness and many blessings. Let your requests be known to God. Then, move forward in peace, knowing that God is in control and loves you very much.
Scripture reading: Isaiah 55:8
Today’s encouragement: To pull yourself out of a routine, try a new physical posture of prayer today. If you normally pray seated, try kneeling at your bed. Or, pray as you walk – either around the house or outdoors if the weather is nice. If you want to try something really different (and are physically able), pray with your face to the ground like Jehoshaphat.
Prayer: God, your thoughts and ways are higher than mine. I trust you.