5 thoughts on “Reflections on a Week with Two Friends from Cuba”
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David, that’s a great article and may fellow Christians and God bless your Cuban friends. It brings to mind a question: I have never understood how long hours of praying is of benefit, unless you got a lot to say to say to God. It doesn’t seem to me that begging God for the same thing over and over again until He gives in and helps makes sense. It seems that if you ask once and trust Him to answer, that is faithfulness and is sufficient. What are your thoughts?
Britt, I think that extended periods of prayer can be very helpful. Prayer is of course not just asking God for something, but communing with God in such a way that our wills are aligned with the divine will. God teaches us what to pray for and forms our character through the prayers we are given. I would encourage Christians to have more extended prayer time, not less.
Thanks for your reply, David. I think what you’re referring to as prayer is what I might call contemplation?
I’m no theologian but when Jesus asked his friends to go with him to the garden and found them sleeping, he asked why they couldn’t tarry one hour with him. And, they didn’t even know what they should be tarrying in prayer for! I want to be a person who could stay in prayer that long. My mind wanders and I start to think of my list of things to do, etc. I want to spend more time listening and responding instead of quickly asking. I do find that when I ask Him to help me be better at that, He sends me reminders in people and situations. . . .like your blog, David – so thank you!!
Amen, Peggi.