Prayer and YOU!

The very mention of the subject of prayer sends the minds of Christians in numerous directions. I remember as a kid in worship services in a small wood framed building with theater seats, how the men would slide out of their seats and kneel down on one knee during the congregational prayer. I longed for the day when I would be old enough to do that, too.  Now that I am here, the practice is no longer observed and we men pray while standing with the congregation or while everyone is seated. 

You can probably relate "prayer stories" in your experiences.  I remember one little girl reported to her mother, the names of all the people she saw during prayer that didn't have their eyes closed. And when a teenager, I got tickled every time one particular prayer leader in our church used the line, "Lord we pray for those who are sick of this congregation."  In another instance, a visitor to our worship on Sunday morning said, "I have visited other churches in town and you people are the 'prayingest' church in town!

Here are some things the Bible says about prayer, and I encourage you to read the referenced scriptures and always lead a prayerful life. 

1. God promises to give you wisdom, if you ask for it.  James 1:5

2. God promises to honor persistent prayers.  Matthew 7:7

3. God promises our prayers are never ignored.  Psalm 9:12

4. God promises results from our prayers.   James 5:16

5. God promises our prayers usher us into His presence.  Psalm 145:18

6. God promises to hear those prayers that are in accordance with his will.  1 John 5:14

I don't know about you, but after seeing God's promises associated with our prayers, I am going to stick with every day being a day of prayer.  I challenge you to do likewise and see the impact which the application of prayer will have on humanity, your home life, your work life, your relationships, your worship......everything that brings God's blessings and grace your way.

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