Friday, June 20, 2014

It's Me Oh Lord, Standing In The Need Of Prayer

My Utmost For His Highest
 
‘If you are not now receiving the “hundredfold” which Jesus promised (see Matthew 19:29), and not getting insight into God’s Word, then start praying for your friends— enter into the ministry of the inner life. “The Lord restored Job’s losses when he prayed for his friends.” (Job 42:10) As a saved soul, the real business of your life is intercessory prayer. Whatever circumstances God may place you in, always pray immediately that His atonement may be recognized and as fully understood in the lives of others as it has been in yours. Pray for your friends now, and pray for those with whom you come in contact now.’ CHAMBERS
 
Prayer is not optional .. it is a necessity.  The Bible tells us to do it.  But we don’t … well some do often .. most do when there is a problem they can’t overcome.  Philippians 4:6-7 “Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”
 
Prayer must be a habit … not a last option when all else fails.  It is a vital part of our faith and relationship with the Lord.  Ephesians 6 may be best known for the armor of God that the Christian should put on each day, but after you suit up, Paul says … “with this in mind” pray …
 
Ephesians 6:18-19 “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. Pray also for me, that whenever I speak, words may be given me so that I will fearlessly make known the mystery of the gospel”
 
One of the most striking parts of worship in the Haitian churches is the audible prayer time … when all of the people are praying out loud … it is beautiful … hearing the cries of the people going to the Father.  I love to hear the encouragement of the pastor saying “Priye, priye, priye, priye”, “Pray, pray, pray, pray”.  And so to you Christian I say this … “Priye, priye, priye, priye”
 
Bondye Beni Ou (God Bless You)

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