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Praying with Eyes Totally Shut

By Sheila Schuller Coleman

"And God is able to bless you abundantly, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work." – 2 Corinthians 9:8

My husband and my sons love pumpkin cookies! Recently, we were all gathered around the table saying grace for our meal. In the middle of the table was a tray of pumpkin cookies still warm from the oven. The fragrance of cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves wafted into the air even as the icing dripped down the sides of the fragrant cookies.

Don't ask me why I happened to open my eyes during our prayer, because I almost never do that, but for whatever reason, I noticed my husband counting cookies during prayer! I knew what he was doing—he was gearing up to ration the cookies, to pounce on "Amen" with a limit of cookies per person. He wanted to make sure he got his fair share of cookies!

What a blessing it is to know that we can pray with our eyes totally shut, knowing that God will provide and answer our prayers with more than enough—cup overflowing. What a blessing to know that as we step into the unknown future we can hold onto God's hand, knowing he will not lead us astray.


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How has God proven to you that he is able to bless you with not just enough, but abundantly?

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Prayer:
Lord Jesus, you are the giver of all good things. You not only provide all that we need, but you fill our cup to overflowing. Thank you for loving us so abundantly!

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  1. mayjay8 writes:

    Oh my Father in Heaven, whom have I in heaven but you. As the rain in pouring outside I feel you in this home, your Spirit so mightily. With my eyes shut, I have not seen you here in Newport, NC; being away from my home city and taking a step of faith with my husband. My condition only worsened into a deeper depression. He is hating that he took me away from my normal life because we havent found dr's here. But my problem has been I have had my eyes shut from you and your word. I have not looked to you like I used to. I have not been in love with you nor have had a deep relationship with you like I used too. Now with my eyes shut, Precious Lord, take my hand, lead me on and let me stand. I am weak but you say I am strong. Through the storm you say peace be still. You love me and have never left me even when I have moved away from you, Lord I have repented and I had to declare that me and my house will serve you Lord and give glory to your Kingdom. Amen

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    01/17/2010 04:40:20
  2. IneedHim54 writes:

    Lord, I am SO thankful that you have blessed me in so many times in so many ways. Thank you that during the many times when I was fearful about how to make ends meet - you met my needs AND gave me peace about it all. Now, I thank you for blessing me so that I am able to help others - and by doing so, show others that you are faithful to meet their needs as well. It is so true that we cannot out give You. Thank you, Father. I love you!

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    01/17/2010 19:39:30
  3. pjl writes:

    A funny story, with a message too. Thank you.

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    01/18/2010 02:07:03

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