"Let Us Pray"

by Dr. Ann Pearson on March 23, 2020

Prayer is what many of us rely on when we need to draw closer into God’s presence. This time of conversation with God is intimate and personal. It can bring a time of reflection that offers insight into our lives and situations we may be facing. Our conversation is going to require us to speak but as importantly to LISTEN when God speaks.

When did we last stop and take time to be present with our Heavenly Father? Are our schedules too busy or are we letting our time with God be the last thing we do in the day? When we put God first all things are possible. Matthew 6:33 says, “But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you."

There have been times in our lives where we have prayed and prayed and it seemed our answers were slow to come. But in God’s timing He has provided beyond our expectations. As we praise Him for our many blessings, we recall all things that have been added into our lives. God has given grace upon grace, love and understanding like we have never experienced and probably not even deserved. Our Heavenly Father gives ALL to His children, not holding anything back because of His unending love.

Jesus found value in taking time away from the crowds to be with His Heavenly Father in prayer. Jesus prayed for God’s leading in the ministry that He had been called to share with the world. Christ is the perfect example of using prayer for times of meditation and conversation with God. Use Lent to enhance your time in praying with your Heavenly Father. He yearns to have time with you as you sit at His feet.

Prayer

Holy Lord, we come to you as children seeking time with our Father. When we pray we find comfort in knowing we are not alone. Your spirit dwells within us when we are sharing intimate moments with you. Thank you for always being with us. Lord we know and trust that you can bring us through all our challenges. We lift these things to you in Christ’s Holy Name. Amen.

My love and prayers,

Dr. Ann Pearson
Director of Caring Ministries

About the Author

Dr. Ann Pearson

Ann graduated from the University of Alabama with a B.S. in Consumer Economics and household Equipment. She has a Masters in Science in Grief Counseling and Thanatology as well as a Doctorate in Philosophy of Pastoral Counseling and Thanatology from Breyer State University.

Her early professional career was spent working with the Tennessee Valley Authority in Knoxville, helping families of low income; working for the City of Charlotte Public Works Dept. and as a preschool teacher in Knoxville, Tennessee, Mobile and Fairhope AL. Ann has lived in Fairhope since 1986 where she immediately began serving in the youth department of Fairhope UMC. She joined the staff in 1990 as Youth Director, serving twice in this position and was also the interim Director of Children and Family Ministries for two years here! Ann had dual positions here at Fairhope UMC as Youth Director and Director of Caring Ministries which led to her becoming the full time Director of Caring Ministries in 2000. Ann loves her church family and appreciates the humble opportunity to be serving in this community. Ann has 2 children: daughter, Allison (Ryan) and son, Brad (Kate) and four granddaughters between the two! You will come to know she is passionate about University of Alabama Football, Grayton Beach and taking care of the people in this community by offering love, peace and God’s grace.

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