Praying

In the past few days I have been asked to pray for several things. I gladly state that I will...I mean, even if it weren't a privilege, what would I say? But, keeping up with them and actually remembering to do it is WAY harder than it should be. Typically, I will grab a second as quickly as I can after I commit to it. That way, I can say...Done. I said I would do it and I did it. That way if they ask I can say, "yep!"....man, what a prayer warrior!

Well, that's pretty shallow...isn't it. It's kind of like telling your kids to say they are sorry...They have offended someone, they got caught...now, they have to say "sorry"...How often is there really repentance in the apology? There's often regret of being caught. Usually, we have to reinforce it with a hug or have them look in their eyeballs to say it. Cuz, then they mean it! :-) But, should my acceptance of prayer requests be a thing where I am more concerned about following up on my word? God will honor that I bet! I can see it now when I am in heaven with the saints, "guys, all I did was what I said I was gonna do! Yeah buddy!".

Nope, I don't think that's the way I want it played out. I want to petition the Father on behalf of the requestor with all my heart. Earnestly and sincere...James 5:16 - The prayer of a righteous man avails much.

I suppose righteous means something a little more than just doing what you say!

Any tips for improving that?