Honestly- I struggled too when I first started. I had this preconceived expectation that I had to do it “the right way”.
I made it a conversation with God while I was driving. I would talk about my worries (kids, work, relationships, etc). I could put everything on the table- things that were hard to admit but I knew the truth of (e.g. what if I screwed my kids up by being a bad parent? What I said 3 years ago to someone still haunts me. I need help letting a grudge go… just anything).
That was cathartic. Even just by putting it out there i felt lighter.
I started to add in “Lord, I don’t know what to do about these things, but I feel better talking to you about them and I could use some guidance”.
As time has gone on, my prayers have changed… following a sort of winding path. Asking for guidance, thanking Him for listening, being grateful for the good in my life, wanting to increase my spirituality… etc…
There is no formula.
I am not as consistent as I would like to be. But I am more at peace as a whole.
Honestly- I struggled too when I first started. I had this preconceived expectation that I had to do it “the right way”.
I made it a conversation with God while I was driving. I would talk about my worries (kids, work, relationships, etc). I could put everything on the table- things that were hard to admit but I knew the truth of (e.g. what if I screwed my kids up by being a bad parent? What I said 3 years ago to someone still haunts me. I need help letting a grudge go… just anything).
That was cathartic. Even just by putting it out there i felt lighter.
I started to add in “Lord, I don’t know what to do about these things, but I feel better talking to you about them and I could use some guidance”.
As time has gone on, my prayers have changed… following a sort of winding path. Asking for guidance, thanking Him for listening, being grateful for the good in my life, wanting to increase my spirituality… etc…
There is no formula.
I am not as consistent as I would like to be. But I am more at peace as a whole.