Not too long ago, I spent a night on my bedroom floor, crying myself to sleep. My husband tried to comfort me, but I had my mind made up: I needed more than a quick “you’re okay.” What I really needed was hours of prayer and quiet time with Jesus. I needed to hear Him speak, to center my heart, and to let Him guide me through the mess inside.
My husband felt helpless that night. Men naturally want to fix things, and sometimes they can’t. I’m so grateful that he gives me space to work through my struggles with God. He understands what I need without getting in the middle of my relationship with Him. I am blessed by him daily.
Months ago, I prayed that Jesus would break my heart for what breaks His. A friend even said that she prayed the same for me. Now, my heart breaks, often.
It breaks over hurting children, struggling parents, orphans, lost teens, frustrated learners, and the mental health struggles of those I love, the media coming after our children, and so much more. It breaks over the things I’ve started to understand more deeply, and through it, I am learning compassion and patience I didn’t have before.
Practical Application: Our former interim pastor, Jim, suggested creating a special prayer spot in our homes. Inspired by this, and by a beautiful chair I spotted from a blogger I admire, we now have a “prayer chair” in our home. It’s a place to pause, reflect, and pray for the things that break our hearts.
I encourage you to find your own prayer chair or corner, or nook, or even a quiet spot on the floor. Invite your family to pray there with you. There is no right or wrong way to do it. Just find a place that feels right and spend intentional time with God.
When we make space for prayer, for reflection, and for God’s voice, our hearts can experience healing, our compassion grows, and our perspective shifts.
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