A Word On Prayer

Good Morning!! Paul said; we should be praying always. He admonished the church at Thessalonica to "pray without ceasing",...this means that our whole life, is to be, constantly bathed in prayer. There should be thanksgiving, confession and supplication,...in every part of our day. Every decision should be made prayerfully. Every undertaking in God's service should be approached with prayer. We all know the importance of prayer; but so often we are not as concerned as we should be, that our prayer life is not what it should be,...we almost need a constant reminder; "Don't forget to pray."

And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the Lord’s people.—Ephesians 6:18 (NIV)

Sometimes the complaint is made that; "I just don't feel my prayers go anywhere, or that; I don't feel they're even being heard.",...but Jesus promised that; when we knock it shall be opened. Our answers comes in God's own way, and on His timetable,...but we are encouraged to keep asking and knocking. Remember how to pray. Prayers are to be in the Spirit. Selfish prayers will not be heard. Requests that are not in harmony with God's will, as revealed in His Word, will not be heard. But the prayer offered up in the Spirit will be heard,...prayers on the behalf of others, will be heard.

We don't need to pray loud, or long,...but we do need to pray often.

Father in Heaven, the very thought that our feeble cries could actually be heard in the throne room of Heaven, should be more than adequate incentive, to keep us on our knees,...regularly coming to the throne of grace, to find mercy and help in time of need. Holy Spirit, help us to pray,...and to pray often. Amen.

"God's presence is a life preserver, that keeps the soul from sinking in a sea of trouble."