Vignettes on Prayer

Jan 4 – Vignettes on Prayer

    Today I was looking at Matt 8:35, which states that if we try to save our lives we will lose it. The way to keep our live is to serve God and bring the good news to others. Did you know it is the mandate of the church to pray for others in our world that do not know Christ? There is a lost world out there that will never hear the gospel unless we bring them before the throne of grace. We have a promise in Acts 16:31, that states that not only shall be saved but our household as well. The best way to make this happen is to daily pray for divine intervention in the lives of those we love and care for. Notice I said a daily responsibility. Halfhearted or hap hazard prayer will not make this happen. Wishing and hoping does not change the spiritual atmosphere in a family, church or community. It is strong dedicated and directed prayer. So today choose to be precise, concise and pointed in your prayers. Tell God exacted what you want and how you want it to happen. We have power in prayer. Remember what we pray for in the name of Jesus will be done. James 4:2 says we have not because we ask not. We need to seek, ask and receive. It is our duty, obligation and privilege. The world needs to be saved and our prayers are part of the process.