MuleJule
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I can add myself to the list of ones who often fall asleep praying, and adding PS as I recall things I need to add. I know that many many times I have dozed off before saying "in Jesus' name, Amen" but I like the idea of getting in the routine of saying that first, or at the beginning of the day. I feel, while it is essential for Jesus as our mediator, to pray through him, Jehovah knows we are dust. He also knows how much mental and emotional pressure we have and that our minds are under so much pressure and we have been psychologically manipulated so as to not have much of an attention span or mental clarity / energy. He knows all this and still hears and sympathizes with us.
I think of Nehemiah's short prayer.
Neh. 2:2-5: "..so the king asked me, “Why does your face look so sad when you are not ill? This can be nothing but sadness of heart.” I was very much afraid, but I said to the king, “May the king live forever! Why should my face not look sad when the city where my ancestors are buried lies in ruins, and its gates have been destroyed by fire?” The king said to me, “What is it you want?” Then I prayed to the God of heaven, and I answered the king..."
He didn't have time (mid-conversation with the king) to say anything but probably "Jehovah please help me." I find myself thoughout the day saying "Help me Jehovah" "Thank you Jehovah" etc. in addition to the long more formal prayers, but also prayers where I feel like I'm rambling on to my therapist. I just know our merciful father hears it all and knows our intentions.
I think of Nehemiah's short prayer.
Neh. 2:2-5: "..so the king asked me, “Why does your face look so sad when you are not ill? This can be nothing but sadness of heart.” I was very much afraid, but I said to the king, “May the king live forever! Why should my face not look sad when the city where my ancestors are buried lies in ruins, and its gates have been destroyed by fire?” The king said to me, “What is it you want?” Then I prayed to the God of heaven, and I answered the king..."
He didn't have time (mid-conversation with the king) to say anything but probably "Jehovah please help me." I find myself thoughout the day saying "Help me Jehovah" "Thank you Jehovah" etc. in addition to the long more formal prayers, but also prayers where I feel like I'm rambling on to my therapist. I just know our merciful father hears it all and knows our intentions.