Lately I have been meditating on prayer. Wondering exactly how to get through to God. The other day I was praying for one of my sons. I was worried because his automobile is unsafe and anything can happen with a car that is old and in disrepair.

The devil was creeping into my thoughts, whispering things which could happen to my son if this car did not get repaired. I shared my concerns with some friends but realized I needed to share it with God more than my friends.

As I was praying the Lord gently reminded me how many times He had already protected this child of mine. From the time that he was just an adorable toddler until this very day I know that he has a hedge of protection around him.

When he was just a little tyke he was flying down my driveway in a little three wheeler and a neighbor just missed driving over him by seconds. I saw it all happen and I was immobilized by fear.

He was bullied by a fourth grader when he was in Kindergarten. I brought it to the attention of his teacher and she was courageous enough to bring the bullying to an abrupt halt.

The Lord protected my children from a man who had ill intentions towards children, by putting him in prison before he ever even met my children or had any time with me.

He protected him at his Dad’s house where I had no control over what happened. (Not bashing the ex here, just saying it like it was)

God has placed him in a frat at college where they have made a rule that if you get a DUI you get kicked out of the frat. (Kuddos to the frat for being what every frat should be)

There are many more times when God has shown his protection and to write them all down would fill pages and pages of text.

As I pray for my children I try to constantly give praise for prayers which have already been answered. I remind God of how good He has been to me and them also. It deepens the love I have for God when I do this. It is like reminding someone you love of all of the special times you have had together. It truly is impossible not to fall in love with God when you are constantly rejoicing with Him over prayers which have been answered.

Do you not think that a God who is seeking the best for you and who loves you deeply would not want to rejoice and remember all of the victories He has already achieved on your behalf? So instead of praying with worry and fear why don’t you try praying with thankfulness?