[The Mayor]

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Five-Minute Rule
March 10, 2011

I read about a 5-minute rule that a mother had for her children. They had to be ready for school and gather together 5 minutes before it was time to leave each day.

They would gather around Mom, and she would pray for each one by name, asking for the Lord’s blessing on their day. Then she’d give them a kiss and off they’d run. Even neighborhood kids would be included in the prayer circle if they happened to stop by. One of the children said many years later that she learned from this experience how crucial prayer is to her day.

The writer of Psalm 102 knew the importance of prayer. This psalm is labeled, “A prayer of the afflicted, when he is overwhelmed and pours out his complaint before the Lord.” He cried out, “Hear my prayer, O Lord . . . ; in the day that I call, answer me speedily” (vv.1-2). God looks down “from the height of His sanctuary; from heaven [He views] the earth” (v.19).

God cares for you and wants to hear from you. Whether you follow the 5-minute rule asking for blessings on the day, or need to spend more time crying out to Him in deep distress, talk to the Lord each day. Your example may have a big impact on your family or someone close to you.

The issue isn’t how much time
We spend with God in prayer,
But seeking Him throughout each day
And knowing that He’s there. —Sper

Prayer is an acknowledgment of our need for God.

Read: Psalm 102:1-17

He shall regard the prayer of the destitute, and shall not despise their prayer. —Psalm 102:17

Bible in a year:
Deuteronomy 11-13; Mark 12:1-27

[JustAmy]

The issue isn’t how much time
We spend with God in prayer,
But seeking Him throughout each day
And knowing that He’s there.
—Sper

Good mayor. Happy Thursday.
Thank you for sharing ODB again this morning.
It is the perfect way to start each day.

[geologist]

A very unusual mother. How powerful our God is ... ___________________________________________________________ "Matthew 21:21-22 (New King James Version) "21 So Jesus answered and said to them, “Assuredly, I say to you, if you have faith and do not doubt, you will not only do what was done to the fig tree, but also if you say to this mountain, ‘Be removed and be cast into the sea,’ it will be done. 22 And whatever things you ask in prayer, believing, you will receive.” ____________________________________________________________ What a magnificent gift the power of believing prayer. The believing part is perhaps tinged with doubt for some of us or at some time ... __________________________________________________________

Mark 9:23-24 (New King James Version) "23 Jesus said to him, “If you can believe, all things are possible to him who believes.” 24 Immediately the father of the child cried out and said with tears, “Lord, I believe; help my unbelief!” ____________________________________________________________ Like this father, I also cry out help thou my unbelief!