Pray Boldly
by Candice Z. Watters

 My second, 

want to give it to me.

Still for all of my bravado with my earthly Dad, I was pretty timid when petitioning my heavenly Father, especially where the big things were concerned.

Have Faith

Learning to Really Pray

Her name was Mary; 

I was embarrassed to admit my desire, and here she was encouraging me to not only acknowledge my hopes, but also pursue them.

Suddenly I felt free to really pray. My requests looked totally different than before. No longer weighed down by doubts that what I wanted was good, I asked with confidence:

Then I thanked Him for what I believed He would do:

What You Ask for Matters

afterwhat to pray for in other places in scripture. I believe this statement has everything to do with howwhat, we can ask boldly, believing our prayers will be answered.

Real Marriage

Asking God to help you find a mate is asking Him to take you from a place of single focus to one that will require selflessness. Far from being the answer to all your dreams and fantasies, marriage is a crucible for making you more like Christ. Thankfully, in the midst of the refining, marriage also provides the opportunity for friendship, companionship, romance, love, fun and yes, sex.

Candice Watters is the founding editor of Boundless. She's still giving thanks and praying boldly.

Candice Z. Watters. All rights reserved. International copyright secured. The complete text of this article is available at http://www.boundless.org/2005/articles/a0001048.cfm