The Necessity of Kneeling

For a few weeks now I have been feeling tired, run down, not wanting to do anything, and lazy. I have been short tempered and snappy. I couldn't figure out what was wrong with me. I have even been praying about and asking the Lord to restore my joy and to show me what I have let steal my joy. Well this morning it became very clear to me what my problem was.

For the first time in I can't remember when, I got down on my knees to pray. I pray daily sometimes in my chair where I do my quiet time, sometimes in the car, sometimes getting dressed, off and on all day pretty much. However, I had not been down on my knees in awhile. I was praying so hard yesterday for Him to show me what was wrong with me, I know He is the one who prompted me to pray on my knees this morning. Before Christmas I prayed on my knees daily, somehow through all the holidays I let that slip. Let me tell you it makes a difference that is unbelievable.

As soon as both of my knees hit the ground this morning tension released out of my body and immediately I knew that this had been my problem these last few weeks. I felt the Lord's presence cover me and my joy return. Like I said I have been doing bible study every morning and praying daily, but the difference is in the position. I can't explain how much better I feel, like a dark cloud has lifted off of me.

Thank you Lord, for waiting patiently on me as I tried to do things my way, taking short cuts. He was there this morning waiting patiently to restore me and I am so thankful for a God that loves me this much despite all my shortcomings.

Give it a try if you don't pray on your knees daily, you will be suprised at how much closer you will feel to God.

Have a blessed weekend!