I know. I love that answer Eugene Peterson gives. I love his book on prayer, Answering God, which I think Keller said was the best book he ever read on prayer!
Elizabeth, I too hope and pray that I grow old gracefully. I am blessed to be surrounded by some amazing prayer warriors who are well into their 90's. One used to be a missionary in Africa. She continues to lead others in prayer. She might be tiny in frame, but she is mighty in prayer. I hope I can be like her.
I know a woman like that too, Aaron. When asked recently for prayer requests (she still works as a missionary in London), she is reported to have said, “To become more like Jesus.” What a beautiful legacy she invites us to. And I remind myself, it’s never too early to start praying for God to help us grow old gracefully.
I particularly like the section on "How should we pray?" with the Eugene Peterson answer and your elaboration on that answer. Thank you!!
I know. I love that answer Eugene Peterson gives. I love his book on prayer, Answering God, which I think Keller said was the best book he ever read on prayer!
Elizabeth, I too hope and pray that I grow old gracefully. I am blessed to be surrounded by some amazing prayer warriors who are well into their 90's. One used to be a missionary in Africa. She continues to lead others in prayer. She might be tiny in frame, but she is mighty in prayer. I hope I can be like her.
I know a woman like that too, Aaron. When asked recently for prayer requests (she still works as a missionary in London), she is reported to have said, “To become more like Jesus.” What a beautiful legacy she invites us to. And I remind myself, it’s never too early to start praying for God to help us grow old gracefully.