Prayer Is Cool

Who else is struggling? Are you burnt out? Are you experiencing waves of sadness mixed with joyful moments happening around you? Well, hello, I am too. But what is pretty cool is the power of prayer fills us up again because we get to draw close to our Heavenly Father, who listens, understands, and doesn't get tired of us. I was, and still kinda am, in a rut. BUT, sometimes, you gotta break down and give it ALL UP. The weight is too heavy for us to bear alone. That is why Jesus came, so He could carry the weight of all sin and hurt throughout humanity. Another cool thing about prayer is the Holy Spirit intervenes for us so we can pray for others, WHICH ALSO  fills our cup. The other day, I was in the restroom at the university I work at. I exited the stall and saw a young college student wiping away her tears. I asked her if she was okay, and she explained to me how she was struggling to get to class because her anxiety had been so bad recently. I immediately felt a sense of compassion because I have experienced crippling anxiety before. I felt the urge to pray for her. I asked her if I could pray over her, and I did. The Holy Spirit intervened for me so He could bring this woman comfort. What a beautiful thing it is that our Savior gives us the words to comfort His children. We can pray for ourselves and fill ourselves up that way--BUT, another way we can fill our cup is by praying over other people. After that, I felt so full of love, and my day just happened to be a little bit brighter. So, I encourage you...if you feel stuck or even if you don't feel stuck...get in the habit of prayer. Pray over others. Pray for yourself. Pray for your community. If you feel distant, maybe it is because you aren't in constant conversation with your Creator. He isn't tired of you like you think He is. I promise you that. 

With love,

Lauren M.