Devotional
Back Porch Prayers
There's something about a back porch in North Louisiana at the end of the day. The tree frogs get going, the sky turns orange over the pines, and for a few minutes the world slows down enough to hear yourself think.
Some of the best talks I've ever had with the Lord happened right there. No fancy words. No bowed-head-and-folded-hands routine. Just me telling Him about my day the way I'd tell Summer, and then being quiet long enough to listen.
Jesus did that too. Mark 1:35 says that very early, while it was still dark, He got up, went out to a quiet place, and prayed there. If the Son of God needed a quiet place, how much more do we?
Now, I know life is loud. Phones buzz, kids need rides, and somebody always needs something. Keep in mind, your "quiet place" doesn't have to be a mountaintop. It can be a porch, a deer stand, a tailgate or the front seat of the truck before you walk in the door.
So why not take some time this evening? Step outside, put the phone face down, and just talk to Him. Tell Him what went right, what went wrong, and what you're worried about tomorrow. Then sit still a minute. You might be surprised what you hear.
May God bless you and keep you safe in all that you do. Remember, the fastest way up is to kneel down.