The Sensational Scent of Prayer

The other day Inspired Reads shared some free books for kindle.  One of them was The Sensational Scent of Prayer by Rachel Wojnarowski.  I am only half way through it but really loving it so far.  It’s not free anymore but is only $3 so I think it is worth it!
Here is the description found on Amazon.

What does prayer smell like?
One year of Bible study.
One summer of Bible teaching.

One ebook: “The Sensational Scent of Prayer.”
Each step brought the familiar sights and sounds closer. The annual trek to the tabernacle was one dreaded by Hannah. The trip only meant more of the teasing and taunting; when would it ever end?
As the smell of the constant, burning incense of tabernacle lamps became stronger and stronger, Hannah’s broken spirit poured out words of desperation. Anguish flooded her body, disabling her voice.

The tabernacle’s perfumes waft higher into the air and Hannah’s prayers trailed just behind them, soaring to the heavens, rousing the attention of her heavenly Father…

The One Who loves:
The Sensational Scent of Prayer.

Foreword by Karen Ehman, Proverbs 31 Ministries

 

Here is a part that really spoke to me:

By praising God in the worst circumstances, we fulfill the reason for our very creation.  We were made to worship, and we spend much of our entire lives for fulfillment of that purpose, seeking the completion of that desire in all the wrong ways.  But when we praise God in less-than-pleasing situations, He is magnified beyond measure.  This praise is life-transforming.  When we praise God, our hearts & lives are changed.

Now there have been many times I should have praised God in my bad situations but instead I just sat & complained more.  Not until I realized I needed to go to God & pour out my heart, leave it all at His feet did I have some peace.

When you pray you are growing that relationship with God, our Father.  If you want to be close to your husband, friend or whoever, we talk to them right?  So the more we pray and talk to God, the closer we get to Him! 

I do my best now to praise Him in the good AND the bad!  I have more peace now, and don’t worry so much when things pop up.  He is in control and whatever happens will be good because it is His decision.  I just have to step out of the way, trust Him & let Him do it!

Stepping out of the way is hard to do but by getting out of His way you get to see God’s glory!!  (more of getting out of the way later)

Then Jesus said, "Did I not tell you that if you believe, you will see the glory of God?" John 11:40

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Sinful in prayer?

Yeah I know, praying is supposed to be about repentance, praising God and asking for His help and strength.  I noticed the other day I was praying and during that prayer I was praying for something but in that request I was being sinful.  How sad that I am even sinful in prayer?!? 

When praying for my husband and sometimes with others I find that I do thank God for them but in my next breath I am asking for help or change for that person, then I am kind of spouting off what I think needs changing. How judgmental is that!?!  And we all know what God thinks about that. 

"Do not judge, and you will not be judged. Do not condemn, and you will not be condemned. Forgive, and you will be forgiven. ~Luke 6:37

Man I sure did some repenting right then and there.  I am still so dumb founded at how sinful I can be in the presence of God.  I mean, I know I am human and it does happen daily, but in the time when it is supposed to be our personal closet time together.  What a slap in the face that had to be to Him!

I am praying that God will show me how I can change this about myself.  I only want to make Him happy and not be so judgmental towards others. 

 

Here’s a post on Jesus Calling that talks about this!

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10 ways to pray for our Husbands

Just wanted to share another wonderful Pinterest find.  It is amazing to see all the Christians on Pinterest!  Seeing His word spread and shared with everyone!

 

Click the picture above for the link to the site

Here’s the pdf link.. pdf Download

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The Knots Prayer

Another great email I had to share.

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Praying for our husbands

A dear friend sent this to some more ‘Imperfect Wives’ and I just had to share it.  Something I need to print and do everyday.  I do pray for my husband but it is nice to not always have the same prayer…

His Head –That he will look to You as Lord of his life.                         (1 Corinthians 11:3)

His Mind – That he will have the mind of Christ and think as the Holy Spirit would lead him and not the flesh. (1 Corinthians 2:16)

His Eyes –That You will keep his eyes from temptation and that he will turn his eyes from sin. (Matthew 6:13, Mark 9:47)

His Ears – That he will hear Your still small voice instructing him.      (1 Kings 19:12, Psalm 32:8)

His Mouth – That his words will be pleasing to You. (Proverbs 19:1)

His Neck – That he will humble himself before You and be strong, courageous, and careful to do everything written in Your Word so that he will be prosperous and successful.                               (James 4:10, Joshua 1:8-9)

His Heart – That he will love and trust You with his whole heart. (Deuteronomy 6:5, Proverbs 3:5)

His Arms – That You will be his strength. (Psalm 73:26)

His Hands – That he will enjoy the work of his hands and see it as a gift from You. (Ecclesiastes 3:13, 5:19)

His Feet – That You will order his steps and that he will walk in Your truth. (Proverbs 4:25, Psalm 26:3)

 

Oh and guess what?  My friend Beverly, that sent me this, said she got it from Girlfriends in God!  Love them! 

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Sunday's Verse of the Day

Courtesy of Girlfriends in God

 

 "Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind. This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it: Love your neighbor as yourself." Matthew 22:37-38 (NIV)

Let's Pray Father, I celebrate the fact that You created me. You planned my life and chose me to be Your daughter because You love me. Help me to love others, God, and then help me to see and love myself through Your eyes.

In Jesus' name, Amen.

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