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When you live with a chronic illness you often find yourself feeling useless. You might even begin breaking away from relationships because you feel like you don’t have anything to contribute. In order for you to feel useful and productive you have to have a way to serve others and help to meet their needs.
Prayer is often thought of as a last resort. We go to God in prayer after we’ve tried everything we can think of. We even offer a prayer as a form of apology, “I wish there was something I could do, but all I can do is pray.”
But is that truly the purpose and intent of prayer? Is prayer really a powerless exercise?
What if, instead of thinking of prayer as a last resort, we thought of it the way God intended – a powerful tool to connect with God, petition on behalf of our friends and loved ones and a bedrock of our faith and the church as a whole?
Carolyn Dale Newell has released her new devotional book, Incense Rising. This 60 day devotional was written with the intent of drawing you into a closer relationship with God through prayer. She addresses every facet of prayer teaching the purpose, power and practical applications for us to enter into a conversation with God. Each day offers verses and passages for you to dig deeper into the lesson. Also, included daily is one of the many names of God which allows you to see His various characteristics and learn more about Him.
Through modern day and biblical examples Carolyn paints a portrait of prayer that draws us into an effective, fervent prayer life.
I became acquainted with Carolyn a few years ago and grew to love her style of writing and command of biblical applications. She is legally blind and, because we’re a community united by our disabilities, hardships and illnesses, I believe you’ll be able to relate to her struggles. You’ll also find inspiration in the way she has been able to use the gifts and talents God has given her to touch the hearts of those seeking a deeper relationship with the Lord.
To learn more about Carolyn you can visit her website: amountainoffaith.wordpress.com.
You can get your own copy of her book here:
