Suppose if a pastor was to be completely nuts about prayer, to pray 24 hours, 7 days a week.
Whilst praying over a period of time, God was concern
* need to eat soon, for he is getting hungry
* need to drink soon, for he is getting thirsty
* need to go to the toilet very soon
* need to sleep soon, for he will fall asleep
* need to go to work, so he can pay his bills
* his wife and kids are demanding for his attention
* need to relax and have some fun soon
* his ministry was neglected
* his church members wonder why he hasn;t been at church
As having a busy life, we would need to balance our prayer life. How often should we pray?
Lets consider some verses in the bible NIV
The parable of the Persistent widow - Lu 18:1-8
"Then Jesus told his disciples a parable to show them that they should always pray and not give up"
"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 saints." - Eph 6:18
"Be joyful always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God;s will for you in Christ Jesus." - 1 Th 5:16-18
"God , whom I serve with my whole heart in preaching the gospel of his Son, is my witness how constantly I remember you in my prayers at all times; and I pray that now at last by God's will the way may be opened for me to come to you" - Ro 1:9-10
"I thank God, whom I serve, as my forefathers did, with a clear conscience, as night and day I remember you in my prayers. 2 Ti 1:3
"With this in mind, we constantly pray for you, that our God may count you worthy of his calling, and that by his power he may fulfill every good purpose of yours and every act prompted by your faith" 2 Th 1:11
"Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your request to God. And the peace of God which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus." Ph 4:6-7
It would be important for a christian to pray constantly in their walk with God. We would need to balance our time with our busy life and set aside time for prayer. Our time for prayers would need to flexible and scheduled.
Saturday, August 4, 2007
Setting aside time for prayer
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2 comments:
i read ur comments richard,,,,,,and u are so on target about prayer,,,,,, with out prayer ,,,,, we would run around like ants ,,,,, but with God there and as we talk it out and listen (another ingredient to the prayer part) we have a our answer and peace as well,,,,,,,, thank u.....mary
father God i come before u and ask that u continue to bless aurun for his endeavors in doing ur will in this blog,,,,,lord i asked that many will come and see and feel the anointing for this website and be touched by u and feel ur spiirt as well, in jesus name i pray,,,,,,bless u aurun ,,,,and thank u as well......mary
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