Why Pray?
On learning to make God part of the little moments, not just the difficult ones.
Hi lovelies,
If our existence were to be tied to an individual, who would it be? Every journey we embark on is one story, one door, a
nd one pathway at a time. Like we’ve been told all our lives
“Prayer is the key, prayer is the key🎵”
…but what if it isn’t?
Yes, I said it!
I’m not saying this out of spite, but have you ever thought about it? Anyway, that’s not why I’m here. Rather, I’d tell you that prayer is indeed the ultimate weapon that stands strong against all odds.
Let me tell you a story.
Bimpe isn’t super spiritually inclined, but she grew up in a home where Christ is indeed the strong tower and attended Christian schools all her life. Then came her final year of secondary school, the year she was anticipated to apply for university. That year, she became consumed with anger, hate, discouragement, and basically everything negative. The God we were taught to serve became the very core she dreaded the most.
But guess what happened? Her sister kept telling her, “Still sha pray,” and her cousins echoed the same. Then she attended a church event. As the minister placed his hands on her and prayed, she received the “beating” of her life not by a human, but by a power she couldn’t explain. It dawned on her that this was a divine wake-up call to let go of the anger held inside. When she got home, she lay down and cried herself to sleep.
That physical and spiritual ache lasted for about two weeks before the pain vanished. She pleaded with God for forgiveness, and peace restored her mind and soul. Today, she lives with optimism, love, and favour.
Why this story?
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It might not answer every single question, but I can deeply relate to it. We may struggle to read our Bibles or carve out time to pray (guilty as charged!), but over time, I’ve noticed that when you stop making an effort to do either, or both, for a long period, something within you begins to feel different. Your spirit man starts to dwindle.
So, what have I started doing? After watching Lagos to Gomorrah, I picked up something PDaniel Olawande character said: “Have a tithe of the day.” This means from the moment you wake up, your prayer journey begins. While showering, start your praise and worship, while dressing up, pray, stuck in traffic? Pick up your Bible app and read. In between your daily tasks, pray as you go. Even during a quick 2-minute break, say a short prayer or meditate on a word for the day. By the time the day ends, you’ve prayed throughout your day!
Looking for uninterrupted quiet time with God? Pick your weekends, maybe Saturday morning or Friday night instead of going out. Sit in the presence of God with zero distractions and pray. I won’t lie to you; II may not be the best person to give this advice. The key is patience and consistency.
So why pray?
Because I am covered by His mercy and grace. I am well taken care of, I am promoted, I am loving even when people try to pull me down, I am healed within, and I hold no grudges. That’s why I pray, and that’s why you should too.
And honestly, if you ever struggle with praying, just have honest conversations with God. You might feel like you sound crazy, but “omo, na only you and God know wetin you dey discuss!” Imagine it like talking to your partner, you’ll thank me later! 😁
October was all about congratulations, and I won’t lie, I got my fair share, with even more on the way!
“CONGRATULATIONS DON LAND,
DON SHOW, CONGRATULATIONS!” 🎵🎵
(Cc: Hallelujah Challenge October Edition, The Lord Reigns!)
Also, did I mention that as I’m gradually rounding off at fashion school, we were asked to create a final piece that says “WOW”? Something high fashion, think Grammy or AMVCA red carpet! Honestly, I don’t fully know what I’ll create yet, but by the time I do… UNA GO HEAR AM!
On a random note, what is up with this “NO RAGEBAIT ME” trend on the timeline? What do you guys think about it? 😂😂
Anyway, it’s been amazing writing here again. From getting hacked to starting all over, it’s truly been a journey. Cheers to winning! 🥂
