Pray like a Child

I'm reading this new book called a Praying Life by Paul E. Miller. Man my eyes are opened already. Do you often find yourself restless in prayer? Distracted by your to do list? This book is for you! That's exactly how it caught my eye. My friend Amy was telling me about how she read it and it changed her perspective of prayer. I knew my prayer life needed work too so I bought the book.

So I just read how important it is to Pray like a child. He referenced in the bible how often Jesus wants us to come before him like children. One part that really hit me is come to him messy. I know as Christians we believe that God call's people to him in the middle of their mess. He doesn't want you to get clean then get saved. He seeks you where you are.
Well, I feel like we forget that when we become a Christian. He doesn't want us to get everything together then pray. The bible says "Come to me all who are weary and heavy laded, and I will give you rest." Matt. 11:28. Thank God he doesn't say come who all have it together and are perfect at this prayer thing. God wants us as we are and where we are. He's like a parent excited about our every accomplishment even if it's delayed.

I hope this encourages you to come to God as you are and not wait to have everything figured out before you seek him. He's so cool like that!! Be encouraged!