Soldier of The Cross, who is it that we serve?
Is it not He who keeps the universe running by His Word of Power, according to Hebrews 1:3?
Do you serve Him or are you serving yourself? Are you issues about your own life, or are you ministering first to the needs of others?
Soldier, of course you must address the matters that erupt in your own life. But the issue is, you must deal with all according to The Word of God.
Are you worried about money? What does God's Word say?
Are you worried about what others say or think? What does God's Word say?
Are you worried about the future of your children? Have you thought about His intentions concerning your children? Do you believe He hears you when you tell Him about them?
Soldier, if you are not standing before Him formulating words, you have no prayer life at all. It is not possible to pray in the mind alone unless one is not able to either speak or sign. The exception would be in prison or a similar situation.
Do you understand He adores you?
His heart is ravished by your thought of Him. Is that real to you?
In fact, is He real to you at all?
Soldier, you absolutely, positively must speak to Him aloud. You must stand or sit or lay or kneel before Him. The burden must be transferred in prayer and with the supernatural assistance of the Along-side One - The Indwelling Holy Spirit.
Put it down.
Then, look up.
Move on!