Comments on: Prayer Harmony and Other Weird Things I do Sometimes – Jason Elkins

By: admin

admin — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 18:32:20 +0000

Mikes,

Thanks for the kind words. I encourage you to continue doing what you are doing. I have to turn off the radio sometimes in the car and pray (which is hard to do because I’m a music freak)… Praying will walking is a good method too! Good suggestion.

Jason

By: Mikes

Mikes — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 03:18:26 +0000

This is the first time to visit your site and I’m so blessed to have found it. First of all, you have the attitude. I’m just blessed with your life when you prayed along with the two women. that was one extraordinary act. why would somebody pray for people they don’t know? but you were different. you were being christ-like. blessings to you! I also struggle in waking up to pray and read the Bible but I force myself sometimes. and even soemtimes I pray while walking to work. I even sing songs.

By: Jason Elkins

Jason Elkins — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 19:06:53 +0000

Gene- I remember that night so well… I guess I’m not surprised that even in tragedy your family members would reach out in prayer for others. What a legacy.

Carol- It’s such a simple thing to do (pray) and yet, sometimes I just simply forget or get too busy. Glad you are focusing on this area, we can hold each other accountable here.

Jen- It’s cool that you can relate to this and have been a witness/participant. Hospitals seem to be at the center of anxiety (tragedy) for many, so we probably need to be even MORE aware there. Hope your daughter continues to heal.

Burt- ‘Good stuff’ back to you! I never realized how much I say that until we became friends!

Callie- I saw a guy at Panera with his head in his hands yesterday, sitting next to a woman close to his own age. I missed an opportunity to pray for him then. Shot a quick prayer up just now (after reading your response) but wow, I like the ‘pray while shopping’ idea… and not just so that the bill will be lower!! Good stuff. (Quiet Burt!)

Thanks y’all for dialoging about this!

By: Callie

Callie — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 19:28:59 +0000

Awesome message! Some time ago I was listening to some teaching tapes, I’m pretty sure it was Joyce Meyer and she talked about how much different our would could be if we prayed for people we didn’t even know. And then if others would do the same, just think of all the people being prayed for that may not have been other wise.

I think you joining those ladies in prayer that day was a wonderful thing to do and a good example of what a follower of Christ should be doing!

I TRY, don’t always succeed, but TRY to make it a practice to pray for those around me. If I’m out shopping and see someone who appears to be struggling, I pray. If I encounter an unhappy cashier or someone who is obviously having a bad day, I pray. My prayer is usually something simple, like “Lord, I don’t know what their needs are or circumstances, but You do. I pray that those needs will be meet and that you will bless them beyond measure. Most importantly, Lord, if they don’t know you I pray that they will come to know You in a life changing way that will bring Glory to your Kingdom.”

Once again, great message! Thanks for sharing these moments of your life with us!

By: Burt

Burt — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 21:59:54 +0000

To use your famous quote, “Good stuff, man”. That was very well written and something we all need to take away. That prayer can either make the difference of whether you hit the tennis ball just out of the white line, or right on it. Plus a lot of westward wind direction from God to make the yella ball stay inside the square )))

By: Jen Stephens

Jen Stephens — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 19:20:33 +0000

Jason, What a great article! Many times when my oldest, Alison, has been in the hospital for various procedures (she was born with a cleft palate) we have come across someone that we’ve never been able to forget. I remember on one specific occasion, the family in the room right next to us, had a baby somewhere between the ages of 12-20 months who was in Vandy for his SECOND heart surgery! I prayed with her, but first I prayed that the Lord would tell me what to say because what would I say, how would I pray, when we were in the hospital for something so minor. I truly believe that the Lord will put you in situations to further His kingdom. You just have to take the bait. Prayer is an excellent way to share the love of Christ, even if you are praying in quiet “harmony” with someone else.

By: Carol Bruce Collett

Carol Bruce Collett — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 19:00:14 +0000

Returning to a real and active prayer life is one of my two big spiritual priorities right now. Certainly this should include prayer harmony.

By: Gene

Gene — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 15:46:08 +0000

This reminds me of the night we lost Derrick. We were all in the hospital and in a waiting room that was only filled with our family members. Later in the evening a new family came in and they had the same look on their faces as we did. Yes, there was some small talk however I was blessed to see some family members heads bow as we were hearing the story of why they were there. It might not have been a true ‘prayer chorus’ however in a time when we didn’t know the fate of Derrick people were praying for others. A God who loves like our God does makes you think/work/feel for others even in tough times. God Bless brother and I pray Shelli is doing well!

By: Jason

Jason — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 13:12:35 +0000

Hey Lisa thanks! I love your singing!

By: Lisa Mc

Lisa Mc — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 12:12:37 +0000

I love “prayer chorus”! The internet provides lots of doors to lift people up spontaneously. Lifting up a prayer for you and your family now!