Prayer. Pray without ceasing. Conversing with God, through the Spirits leading, about everything, ALL the time. I have always struggled to be consistent in my prayer life. Some days will pass and I will not have said one word to the God that gives me breath…who am I to think that I can go without this essential act?

When I forget, or the opportunity passes by, or let’s face it…when I choose not to pray I miss out on so many things. My days are more self-centered, I worry or fret more, I want more or am not thankful for what I have already. I overlook all the small blessings that the Lord continually gives and I stop acknowledging His power and sovereignty. This would explain why the weeks before this last week were so challenging.

BUT GOD (don’t you love it when it says that in the Bible – God doesn’t forget, He doesn’t choose not to be faithful, He never misses an opportunity!!)…He is working, He is changing me, He broke me and is putting me back together! I have prayed more this last week than I think I ever have. And I’m not doing it because I want something or am checking my box for the day, it’s because I desire to talk to Him, glorify Him and recognize His presence in my life. But it’s amazing; when you pray you actually get to see prayers answered, who would have thought?!

You know how it sometimes takes two or three times hearing something before you really hear it. Well, I have been having a lot of those moments lately, learning new things left and right! Prayer is essential, as a child of God I cannot do without it, He listens and He answers (as He wills and not me!).

As a side note…one of those answered prayers is about Sage. We posted an ad on KSL, which then was followed by a zillion other people posting ads about dogs too, but a family did find the ad and gave us a call. They really have a heart for disability and knew they wanted Sage to be their dog as soon as they saw her. The husband is disabled and is in a wheelchair due to the loss of one of his legs and so he feels a connection with Sage, since she has leg problems too. They are moving into a new house in August and will be able to take her then, which is perfect timing for us. THANK YOU GOD FOR PROVIDING IN THIS WAY! It is sad to have to give her away, but we know she will have better life with this family, more love, more attention and a yard to roam around in!

I’m so thankful that I have a God that I can depend on, one who provides exactly what I need and not what I want; exactly when I need it and not any sooner.

Everyday, it’s You I live for; everyday, I follow after You; everyday, I walk with You my Lord! (one of the many songs playing in my head while posting this)