Simple Honest Prayer

This morning my wake up call came at 5AM via my beeping watch (I just realized that statement can be taken two ways). My watch actually beeps, but that's exactly how it felt so I stand by both meanings. I was getting used to the Christmas/New Year's break where you forget what day it is. But not today! It's back to school for my girls and back to work for me and Sarah. I have a set routine for my mornings that includes Bible reading and prayer as well as other less spiritual activities. Something was different today. I decided to kneel and pray. The act of kneeling provoked a real reverence and simplicity that I haven't felt in a while. The result was one of the most honest, heartfelt prayers I can remember. I'm not saying that my prayers are not usually honest and heartfelt, but there was just something about dropping to my knees on a dark, cold morning to talk to God. I sensed His Grace in a very powerful way. Later, I read this scripture...

Here's what I want you to do: Find a quiet, secluded place so you won't be tempted to role-play before God. Just be there as simply and honestly as you can manage. The focus will shift from you to God, and you will begin to sense His Grace. Matthew 6:6 The Message 

I pray that you will sense God's Grace in a greater way this year!