Barbara and I have never met in person, but, through the internet, we have traded emails and encouragement. She publishes through Pelican Book Group, the same publisher that released my debut title, The Builder’s Reluctant Bride. It’s always a joy to welcome Barbara to the blog. Today, Barbara is writing about prayer. Welcome, Barbara!

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The Bible tells us to pray continually (I Thessalonians 5:17). How is this possible when there is washing to be done, bills to be paid, and kid activities to coordinate? I have tried to be more intentional with prayer these past few years.

Memorize the Lord’s Prayer

Have you been asked to pray for a situation where you have no idea what to petition God for? In those situations, I recite the Lord’s Prayer. Jesus taught us to pray this prayer in Matthew 6:9-13 and Luke 11:2-4. You can add a personal request to this prayer.

Turn off the Radio

I love to listen to the radio, but it takes up precious praying time. If I am going for a drive, I pray for at least half of my car time.

Conversational Prayers

Many times, I am on the phone with someone who asks for prayer. I tell them that I will pray for them, but I also try to pray right then. Why wait? If I text on social media that I will be praying for someone, I make sure to pray before I leave that post.

Thankfulness

Did something good happen to you today? Did you wake up? Hit every green light? Be intentional to praise the Lord for little blessings throughout the day.

Praying Continually

Prayer is a blessing for the believer. We can bring our fears, worries, wants, and praise to Jesus, Son of the Most High God.
In my latest novel, you will see Emma pray while she is troubled, worried, stressed, and about relationship problems. Emma memorizes Scripture and recites her favorite verses to give herself comfort. Psalm 18:2a is Emma’s favorite verse:
The Lord is my rock, my fortress and my deliverer.

Of course, Emma is also thankful for her friendship with Samantha, which brings her to Whispering Creek.

How do you add more prayer time to your life?

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In Escape to Whispering Creek, Emma Uranova enjoys her office job until her boss disappears with the investors’ money. To avoid the media storm and false accusations, Emma flees to Whispering Creek, Tennessee to live on her best friend’s secluded property. When a temporary position opens up in Nashville, Emma leaves small-town anonymity to pad her depleted bank account. With a handsome new boss and a steady income, Emma believes life is looking up… until she discovers she has transported the scandal in her backpack. Where is God when her life is falling apart?

Wade Donoven is recuperating from a crash that sidelined him from the family electrical business. Worse yet, his prodigal younger brother is getting the glory for Wade’s accomplishments. Desperation, and physical setbacks, have him agreeing to let Emma help him manage the business office. But when trouble follows her to his doorstep, Wade must make some difficult choices. Sending Emma back to Whispering Creek may unknowingly place the woman he’s come to love in danger.

You can purchase your copy of Emma’s story on Amazon US, Amazon CA, or KOBO.