Let's Pray When the Sun is Shining!

Pray: address a solemn request or expression of thanks to the creator and supreme being

When the sun is shining, the beautiful white clouds are in the sky, and there are no storms in sight, that's when we should be praying, worshiping, and magnifying the almighty God for His goodness! If we wait until the storms come (and they will!), we might be so busy trying to fix the problem that we don't take adequate time to pray.

Have you ever been in so much pain that you just didn't feel like praying? Did you know that if our prayers and worship are already before the Lord, He will honor them. The bible tells us, "For God is not unrighteous to forget your work and labour of love, which ye have shewed toward his name, in that ye have ministered to the saints, and do minister" (Hebrews 6:10). He not only remembers what we have done toward Him, but what we have done toward others as well.

Look at Hezekiah - when the Lord told him to get his house in order because he was going to die and not live, Hezekiah turned his face toward the wall and cried out to God and said remember now, O Lord, I beseech thee, how I have walked before thee in truth and with a perfect heart, and have done that which is good in thy sight. You see, he didn't wait until he was in the storm, he took care of  his business when the sun was shining, and beautiful white clouds were in the sky. This is actually some thing my grandmother told me, she said stay prayed up, so when you can't pray, your prayers will be already up there.

Speaking of grandmothers, as we all know, this Sunday will be Mothers Day, so let's be sure to give honor where honor is due by showing that special lady in your life some appreciation. It could be as simple as a phone call that goes like that famous song, "I just called to say I love you!" Or some kind words like, "Mother, I appreciate you and all the sacrifices you made for me," that are said exactly when she needs them. Or maybe it's a nice surprise she receives in the mail like her favorite perfume or a bouquet of flowers that brings a smile to her face. Of course, you can never go wrong with some green-backs. 😁 Whatever you decide to do, never miss out on the chance to tell your Mom just how special she is - because she truly is. Don't forget - without her, there would be no you!

With all that said, let the church say Amen... and AMEN!