I am a homemaker now for many years. When I do my work each day, making meals, doing laundry, cleaning, organizing and being here to cheer my family and give them unconditional love, I can offer each of these things to the Lord. In this way it makes my Earthly toil a sort of living prayer, and helps me to walk with the Lord from moment to moment in my life.
I also offer up my sufferings as a prayer for the conversion of souls. We all must suffer in this life, so let us not suffer in vain, when all that we are and all that we walk through can truly turn our lives into a living prayer.
This is a prayer that the Lord put on my heart years ago, and I pray it often for myself.
Help me oh Lord to give every day to the devotion of your will. Help me to be your servant and help others. Help me to live a Christ centered life and give every part of myself and my life to you. Oh Lord my precious savior, I love you Jesus, I love you Father God, I love you Holy Spirit. Oh blessed Trinity, praise be to you. God break my heart to what breaks yours. Show me my sin, so that I may repent.
A closer daily walk with the Lord helps us to have a true and deep relationship with God. This is just what is on my heart this morning. Thank you for stopping by my little space. God bless you and keep you in His loving care. Hugs to you. ~Juli
I share similar thoughts as you. I too, am desiring a closer walk with Christ. So I am in total agreement with you and your prayer.
ReplyDeleteHello, my lovely friend. I am so happy to see you back after your break. I read the previous post and must add Congratulations to your daughter! And Happy Birthday to your grandbaby! What wonderful times in your life! I always leave here feeling calmer and cozier, Juli. Thank you for that. Have a cozy weekend!
ReplyDeleteI love your prayer, Juli; you put so many things beautifully that are in my heart, too. And you do help people, with your posts. I pray the same prayer that He use my life and homemaking to bless Him and those in my life.
ReplyDeleteHugs, Mary