Not Quite Solved

How is the prayer of a dying man different? WWJP -- What would Jesus pray? The Gospel of John, chapter 17, in the Bible -- gives a lot to consider. Also, his last hours in the garden and on the cross is place to research. In fact, under the broad heading, all the prayers of Jesus were the prayers of a dying man.

Sir Isaac Newton provided a helpful hammer:

I can take my telescope and look millions and millions of miles into space, but I can lay it aside and go into my room, shut the door, get down on my knees in earnest prayer, and see more of heaven and get closer to God that I can assisted by all the telescopes and material agencies on earth.

Thanks, I needed that. How about you? How might that insight make a difference for you today?

Moon Sand

Abby introduced me to something that may make me famous (my secret personal agenda). I was looking for Play Doh (old school). She introduced me to Moon Sand (new school).

What is terrifying you today? Change the shape of it -- into a prayer. Go ahead. I tried. I liked it. Eugene Peterson's loose translation of a section of the Bible gave me the idea (Philippians 4:6-7). He introduced the concept of molding.

Do you ever handle anxiety this way? Do you go over an issue constantly in your mind, emotionally massaging scenarios, conversations, etc? There is a positive, prayerful way to convert this damaging habit. When you are going over the issue, mold it into a detailed prayer experience with the Lord. Use a little Moon Sand to help.