The Line is Down

I haven't been on here for some time due to my having internet connection problems. I got to thinking about how I felt "cut off" from my info line and from my friends. Also, I got to thinking how this is applicable to our prayers. We can have connectivity problems to God as well. We know that as long as we walk in the light (meaning, not living in an openly rebellious attitude toward God) as He is in the light, we have fellowship with each other and Jesus' blood cleanses us from our sins (1 Jno. 1:7). However, even a child of God can decide to walk away from Him; and our prayers will have no more merit than an alien sinner's until we are willing to repair the breach.

A child of God can fall from grace so as for God not to hear their prayers. Psalm 66: 18 says, "If I had cherished sin in my heart, the Lord would not have listened." John 9:31 says, "We know that God does not listen to sinners. He listens to the godly man who does his will." Proverbs 15:8, 29; and 28:9 reinforce this message.

I am not willfully sinful, but I do sin. I try my best to keep that all important prayer connection line operable with the Father. I usually know wherein I've failed and repent immediately because I wouldn't want my prayers hindered. I don't just pray about my own matters. I have others that I love and care about that I want Him to help as well. I also have my long list of thank yous to go through because I want Him to know how grateful I am. He listens when I have no one else to talk to and sometimes my petitions are lengthy. I'm glad He doesn't bill me for the time because I wouldn't have the money to cover it.

Love ya,
God Bless!