Then you shall call, and the LORD will answer; You shall cry, and He will say, ‘Here I am.’
[Isaiah 58:9a, NKJV]
[Isaiah 58:9a, NKJV]
Nothing is more important to God than prayer in dealing with mankind. God must help man by prayer. A child of God who does not pray places God where He cannot help and robs himself of God's help. Faith, hope, patience and other christian graces have their bloom and fruitage in prayer.
Hannah's petition for a son through prayer, led to a Samuel who was instrumental to the leading of God's people in his generation. God works through the prayers of His people, such that praying people are God's agents for carrying out His saving work on earth. In Acts 6:1-7, the apostles took a break from their disruptive schedule that they might give more focus to praying, considering its gravity. The result of this action was tremendous. At times we may be engrossed in other legitimate activity and relegate prayer to the background, but whatever affects the intensity of our prayers also affects the value of our work. Over prolonged periods, our 'prayerlessness' mars even the work done. Things that are legitimate and right may become wrong when they take the place of prayer in our lives.
When God set out to destroy Israel in His wrath against their idolatry, it was Moses' interceding prayer which held back heaven's desolating fury. Persevering prayer always wins God's heart and moves God's hand. May we find the courage to return to the place of prayer.
Hannah's petition for a son through prayer, led to a Samuel who was instrumental to the leading of God's people in his generation. God works through the prayers of His people, such that praying people are God's agents for carrying out His saving work on earth. In Acts 6:1-7, the apostles took a break from their disruptive schedule that they might give more focus to praying, considering its gravity. The result of this action was tremendous. At times we may be engrossed in other legitimate activity and relegate prayer to the background, but whatever affects the intensity of our prayers also affects the value of our work. Over prolonged periods, our 'prayerlessness' mars even the work done. Things that are legitimate and right may become wrong when they take the place of prayer in our lives.
When God set out to destroy Israel in His wrath against their idolatry, it was Moses' interceding prayer which held back heaven's desolating fury. Persevering prayer always wins God's heart and moves God's hand. May we find the courage to return to the place of prayer.
Prayer: Holy Spirit of God please teach me to pray and guide me into a life of prayer. Teach me what to pray for and how to pray so i do not pray amiss. Dear God use my prayer to effect your purpose in my life and the life of others in my generation I pray in Jesus name.
One-Year Daily Bible Reading Plan - Aug. 11 2010 - Isaiah 61-67 (OT), Ephesians 3-4 (NT).
Pray for someone today - Pray for widows, that God will show up as their husband in times of need. That God provide for them and sustain their households, may they always find reasons to laugh and be filled with joy.
