Many of you may not of yet seen the new film "War Room" from the Kendrick brothers. These men have made some of the best contemporary religious films I have seen. No they are not in the Catholic tradition and I am certainly not saying that there are not some great Catholic movies out there, but I really like the work that they do. This newest film again really spoke to my heart because unwittingly I had already made a "War Room"in my home. Now for those of you who have no idea what I'm talking about let me explain. A war room is that little place that you can go to when you want to take time out and spend some time in prayer in your home. It is the place where we do "battle" for the lives of our loved ones.
spouses,jobs, relationships, finances health the list is endless. A mother never runs short of prayers!
I may look up on the internet what it might mean if I'm not sure I understand the passage,(which is fairly often.) I also record any prayers or intentions I've been asked to pray for. This also allows me to see when God answers my prayers, which increases my trust and hope in him. It also gives me something to look back on and to see how God is working in my life. I'm learning that things will often pop into my mind, these are not random thoughts but are placed there by God so I try to pray for these things as well, it's bizarre how ofton it happens. Sometimes I find it's easier to write my thoughts down than to try and speak them. I don't think there's a right or wrong way to pray, but each of us has to find something that suits us.
The important thing is to pray, to come closer to the Father who is just longing to lean in closer to us and hear our thoughts and concerns so that he can speak richly into our hearts and draw us all closer to him. An answer to my prayer for space in my life was my sanctuary which I have now made into my war room where I know the fight for my loved ones is. It is the place I do battle, raising my arms and crying out to The Lord for those that I love.
I have included some pictures from Pinterest which I enjoyed looking at, I hope they inspire you too!