I know it’s a been a minute since I’ve posted someone’s name to The Prayer List– I’m truly sorry. The reason is pretty simple– I got overwhelmed.
I guess I feel kinda like those disciples who Jesus blasted for falling asleep– “y’all couldn’t even stay up one hour?!” I’ve got tackyness in places I don’t even want to talk about. And I’m not trying to be super deep, but here’s the thing–
I really do try to hear from God about who to pray for, and when. In this busy world of blogging, I noticed a hint of legalism creeping up– “the prayer list post must be posted on Monday afternoons by 3pm CST,” or “the prayer list post must include a decent-sized picture and a brief bio of the person for whom we’re praying.” BLAH!
Don’t get me wrong– there is merit to routine (you know you can expect the post on a certain day each week) and excellence (who doesn’t like a little bio and photo to go with their blog reads?), but I could tell that MY heart’s focus shifted. I began heaping on a bunch of “extras” to the simplicity of prayer. And that wasn’t cool.
Anyway, I’ve been mustering the energy to get back to it for the past several weeks. And this morning, God was basically like “dude, quit playin’ and get to praying,” in more or less words (and definitely not with the corny rhyme).
So, I want to publicly confess and repent for slipping away from it. I may or may not owe you guys that, but I’m gladly doing it because I want to be accountable to you for The Prayer List, and because I want us all to be free from the bondage that we so often put ourselves in as it relates to the beauty and simplicity of talking to God.
I’m back on it.
I apologize for losing steam and focus, and I REEEAAAALLY pray that you guys haven’t lost confidence in the need or the effectiveness of The Prayer List. The folks really do read our prayers, and they really are blessed by them. Please continue to join me in praying for our industry and the people who make it go ’round.
Next name is coming later today. Love you guys for listenin’. Thanks.
Preach! I thank you for the honesty and openness because truly you just preached to me. We can never get so caught up in the legality of worship and devotion because there will come a point where we completely miss God. Thank you for having an ear to hear.
Thanks for this man. I was wondering what happened, and figured there was a good reason. I'll be looking forward to the upcoming prayer lists.
EJ, you're alright by me. Keep up the good work.