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Prayer
PRAYER
So often we devalue the position of prayer in our lives as we prefer to be “doing things for God”. This of course is not true and we should avoid falling into this trap. Sadly many do! According to scripture, prayer is
1. PROTECTIVE – Luke 22:46
That is, it keeps us close to God and protects us from entering into temptation. This means that by it we are kept from temptation’s trap. Temptation, or being put to the proof, will always be a part of the believer’s life. Jesus was led up by the Holy Spirit to be tempted by the devil. He was put to the proof and passed the test! Prayer is our armour against failing in this regard.
2. PURPOSEFUL – 1 Timothy 2:1-7
Here we are reminded that it is the purpose of God that Governments should rule justly and wisely. Prayer for good government not only has the element of social and political peace contained in it but also the proclamation of the Gospel.
3. POWERFUL – 1 Corinthians 5:4-5; 2 Corinthians 10:4
Prayer is a “game changer”. That is, some conditions among men are the result of demonic or devilish strongholds. These can only be removed by sustained and determined prayer.
4. PERSISTENT – 1 Thessalonians 5:17
Prayer should become a good habit or lifestyle. We should each one cultivate the blessing of never ending prayer. In fact, all of life should be handled by prayer.
Remember that Daniel changed his world and indeed ours by his prayers! This alone should drive us to the prayer closet more often.
Malcolm Hedding