prayer:
1. a reverent petition made to God
2. a fervent request; entreaty
3. an act of communion with God, such as in devotion, confession, praise or thanksgiving
Another meaning I found:
A prayer is a conversation with God; the intercourse of the soul with God. Not contemplation or meditation but direct address to Him.
My own thoughts:
A prayer should never be our last resort, but it usually is. It should be a daily conversation with our God. A way for us to stay connected to God...because He is always connected to us. We are the ones who wander.
A prayer is a soulful cry into the unknown. We beseech for ourselves and on the behalf of others. We pray for mercy, kindness, love and forgiveness. There is no situation or reason that can not be prayed about...happiness, sadness, tragedy and joy....all can be shared with God. And should be shared with God. He is in the details, the details of daily life.
My prayer:
I have been thirsty - You quenched me.
I have been hungry - You fed me.
I have been lonely - You were there with me.
I have sinned - You forgave me.
I pray,
In my moments of fear, hold me.
In my moments of doubt, protect me.
In my moments of shame, shield me.
In my moments of joy, sing with me.
In my moments of anger, soothe me.
In my moments of pain, comfort me.
Laugh with me, cry with me,
Always be with me.
When I am weak, be my strength.
When I am strong, be my conscience.
When I plan, be my guide.
When I fall, be my Rock.
Thank you for everything.
Thank you for all you give me.
Thank you for all I am.
In the dark,
Yours is the light
that makes my soul sing.
Amen.
