The benefits of Prayer

Prayer is the most powerful tool you can ever use; it is the direct line that you have with God. For me it is the time I take to disconnect from my daily tasks to connect with Him.

My days can be jammed packed with activities and a to do list that never seems to get smaller. I can easily get overwhelmed and feel stress creeping in. Stress is not good for your health. I know that I tend to stress eat and for some reason I never go for the broccoli or apple snack. I tend to fall face first in chocolate.

There are plenty of ways to alleviate stress. My prefer method is prayer. 

Prayer gives me a chance to be alone with God and rooted in His truth. This time alone 

1. clears my mind
2. resets my priorities
3. lets me slow down
4. helps me be more focused
5. helps my relationships.

Prayer is an integral part of my health journey. My motto is Mind - Body - Soul. Health is not just physical; it is also spiritual.

There are no wrong way to pray but I would recommend following a basic pattern of
Acknowledging Him - it is important to remember who we are talking to. He is God in heaven and we are here on earth.
Confess your sin, your hurts, your pains - He is the God who heals and restores.
Thank him for the blessings in your life. There is always something to be thankful for. This simple act can reset your mind and change your whole attitude.
Supplication - this is your time to ask for blessings, to present your requests to Him, without fear. Because of Jesus' work on the cross, we can access the throne of God with confidence.

Make prayer an integral part of your health journey. You will not regret it!