Prayer changes things. If there was ever an understatement, I just said it. There is A LOT of room for growth here. A lot. In fact, I sometimes wonder if prayer is the most underutilized tool in the box. When we remember the loving nature of God’s heart combined with His omnipotence and His directive to pray, the moments we spend daily in prayer are actually some of our most efficient moments of our day. Those with this realization become willing to “labor fervently ...in prayer” (Colossians 4:12)  Thoughtful, earnest prayer is hard work, but God promises this: "The effective prayer of a righteous man can accomplish much." (James 5:16) And Jesus said, "Ask, and it shall be given to you; seek, and you shall find; knock, and it shall be opened to you. For everyone who asks receives, and he who seeks finds, and to him who knocks it shall be opened."  Matthew 7:7-8

Visualize yourself approaching God on His throne, smiling upon you because you’ve taken to heart His words about your casting your cares at His feet. He’s there and is ready to ready to hear your heart. Praise Him, thank Him, Confess your sins and weaknesses, and pray with me this...