Our marriage group decided to get together to see the movie, War Room, and I must say that I was a little skeptical at first. It's not that I didn't want to see the movie, but I didn't necessarily need to see the movie opening weekend. I was skeptical because I was unsure of the acting skills since there was a newcomer to the screen. However, I was pleasantly surprised. No, that is an understatement! I was utterly impressed. Priscilla Shirer has always been a favorite of mine long before her debut, but her portrayal of Elizabeth Jordan was unequivocally authentic. She made me cry, laugh, and I even felt convicted at times. See, I've experienced infidelity in my own marriage and I wish I would have handled that experience the way Elizabeth did...with prayer. In fact, I wish I could say that I handle every area of my life with prayer. Don't get me wrong, I do pray. However, I don't pray for battle - in a 'war room' the way Elizabeth was taught to pray (by Miss Clara). But after seeing this movie, I will start praying like Miss Clara and Elizabeth. My son has already started cleaning out his room preparing his 'war corner'. I was convicted about the amount of time I spend in prayer. I spend quite a bit of time listening to sermons and devotions, but I'm ashamed to say that my prayer life is lacking. God speaks to us through His Word and we speak to Him through prayer. And in order to build a relationship we have to spend time with God. We have to read God's Word and then respond in prayer. Take some time (real time) to get to know Christ. Get in your 'war room' and take all your burdens to Him (Psalm 55:22). And by the way, go see the movie "War Room"! I'm going to see it again!
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