Whether it's at night or in the morning, do you ever find yourself thinking, "Do I have the energy to get out of bed and pray right now?" Sometimes in the morning I actually have to say a prayer asking Heavenly Father to help me get out of bed... Other times, I am ready to show God just how much I love him with my body language. At night, however, it all just depends on how rough my day was, how hard I pushed myself, etc... I usually end up asking myself, "If the kids were to need me to help them to the bathroom right now, would I get out of bed?" If so, I should have no problem kneeling.
I really like it when I am praying in my ideal way (kneeling, body - trunk - upright). I love speaking with God on my knees, intentionally showing my willingness to submit to his will.
Most of the time if I am sick I do not kneel at all, though, but pray in bed.
I know that a person can pray any place at any time, but I'd like to share an experience, that really changed my perspective on it all.
My Grandpa was sick in the hospital. He had recently had a heart attack and was waiting on doctors to do surgery to fix the problems that caused it.
I went to visit him the day before his surgery and had a very tender and good visit. He seemed in good spirits... When I left, I got a few doors down, when I felt like I should go back and pray with him.
I went back into his room and told him I felt like we should pray before I go. He said he thought that was a good idea. Then he proceeded to sit up in his hospital bed and untangle the tubes he was hooked to. I started asking him what he was doing, and he explained he was trying to get everything untangled... I almost told him to just stay there, but then his utmost respect and love for God touched my soul. He would kneel on the hard hospital floor hooked up to IV's and such in his condition? Because that is what praying was for him that day. Showing God that he loves him so much he would do that...
He prayed for me. I prayed for him.
And now in my personal and family morning and evening prayers, when I think about whether to kneel or not, I think of my grandpa. And usually end up kneeling.
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