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Betty: Okay now, watch the part of you that wants to analyze, because, I’m noticing that even in your prayer. There is an old saying, “Too much analysis can lead to paralysis.” And there’s a certain truth in that that I can appreciate. I want you to appreciate it. Because when you’re before the Lord and you’re talking to him, you don’t have to tell him why. I have to watch how I say this. It’s like if you need to repent, then yes, it’s important.  But remember, you don’t have to tell me why so and so is doing such and such. God knows all. He’s seen all. And our judgments are so faulty next to His. So, who are we to offer any reason for others’ behavior. We don’t know. And the analysis itself almost becomes a distraction in your prayer. It’s like a part of you hasn’t really let go to believe that Jesus is God and can really make a difference in your life.  I think you forget that you’re talking to the Mighty One. I have a colloquial way of speaking to God. But I’m always mindful of who He is. And I want you to have that same respect and reverence for the awesomeness and the privilege that we have to be able to talk to him. But we must do so with reverence for His dignity.  And if we’re not showing that reverence, then we need to have the humility to say, “Oh excuse me Lord, I forgot who I was talking to.” 

“The humble contrite heart” is really important in relating to the Almighty one. Also, it has something to do with our faith. We have to look to that, too. If the doubter in us is working its way into reality, I will bring that to the Lord with an apology saying, “My doubter’s really strong today, Lord, and I don’t want that. I really want to reverence you with the awe and reverence you deserve for who you are. So, I apologize for my doubter.” 

Is there any part in you analyzing a situation rather than going into the humble, contrite heart and taking it to the Lord? If so, take time to pray and get into a place of listening to God rather than the analyzer.