THE LIFE OF PRAYER
Colossians 4:2-6 (2) – Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful. (NIV)
Read: Luke 18:1-8, Romans 8:26-27
The very essence of human creation is to fellowship with God and fulfil destiny. Prayer provides the platform for achieving these purposes in life.
No one has exclusive rights to prayer based on their status or qualifications. Prayer is not transactional but relational. It is for everybody to mutually communicate with God, making room for supplications and receiving from the Holy Spirit.
There is much more to praying. Prayer influences the physical from the spiritual. In Acts 16:16-40, Paul and Silas resorted to singing and praying while in jail, leading to a sudden earthquake that broke their chains and prison gate.
Prayer can also empower the weak over the powerful. When the physically stronger enemies were to capture Elisha, it was through the capacity the prophet had built in prayer that he could spiritually see and trap his captors (2 Kings 6:8-23).
On the other hand, there are dangers in the absence of prayer. The Bible reading for today highlights the crucial nature of prayer and the importance of dedicating time to it. This is because a Christian devoid of prayer is like a lion without teeth, susceptible to capture and destruction at any moment.
Beloved, do all it takes to live a prayer life and stay conscious of the Holy Spirit who directs. If required, seek a quiet and noiseless atmosphere to pray. Jesus too frequently went into secret places to be separated for prayer, and He prevailed. Essentially, prayer is the key to all round attainment of divine purpose. Commit to a life of prayer!
PRAYER
Hymn: Sweet Hour of Prayer – William W. Walford (1845)
1. Father! Deliver me from complacency and help me develop my spiritual life.
2. Father, instil in me the zeal and power of prayer.
(MIDNIGHT PRAYER)
1. Waves of sorrow and sickness! My life is unavailable; clear away!
2. Lord Jesus! Please cover my shame and nakedness.
3. Father, raise vessels and giants to support the global prosperity of the gospel.
YOU WILL SHINE!
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