Prayer Witness

On Monday Monica and I were eating lunch at a restaurant in West Columbia. We joined hands and bowed our heads to say a prayer before we had our meal. Towards the end of our meal a man came up to us as he was leaving the restaurant and said that he noticed that we prayed before our meal and he just wanted to thank us for letting our light shine.

It's interesting to note that many people are watching us all the time. This man obviously was a Believer and our public display of faith moved him so much to make a comment. We weren't going out of our way to 'witness'. Praying before our meals is a standard routine for us. But our prayers are never just a standard, rotely memorized phrases. They're always heartfelt, specific prayers for that moment. I wonder if any non believers noticed us praying? I wonder if that didn't make them just a little curious about a relationship with God...? I wonder if a back sliding Christian noticed us praying and it convicted Him or Her to get back on track with their own prayer life...?

Well, our motivation for praying isn't to be seen. It's communion with our Lord and Savior. But if a direct, public dispay of faith can make people notice, then that's a nice bonus that we weren't even trying for....!

Dear Heavenly Father,

I just want to thank you today for prayer. Prayer heals, prayer sustains, prayer lifts us up a step closer to you, Lord. Without prayer we would be missing our direct link to You...! Prayer can be a powerful witnessing tool. Thank you for the many facets and uses of prayer. I am so blessed to have my wife as my companion and prayer partner. And I was reminded yesterday while listening to a talk on the radio that prayer shouldn't be one way, we should pray with our bibles open so we can hear your response.

Lord Jesus, I need help opening my bible. As much time as I spend in prayer I just wish that I'd spend a little more in your Holy Word. That is my request today Lord. Help me make more time to read the bible. I want that to be a priority. But my days are already so packed with just trying to make ends meet that I often run out of time for other more important things.

Help me project an even stronger witness. Draw me closer to You. I love You, Lord. And I worship and praise You. I give this day to You Lord. And in Jesus' Name I pray, Amen.