The last couple of weeks I have been intently studying the Book of Acts of the Apostles in order to better understand the prayers of the Apostles and the early church. One difference between them and us is their instinct to pray. When in trouble, they prayed. When intimidated, they prayed. When challenged, they prayed. When persecuted, they prayed. All other options, thoughts, and schemes took second chair to prayer. I realize we pray, but it appears we lack their perseverance. When we ask God for answers, direction, or intervention, we must persevere in prayer, allowing it to build up day after day until the force of it becomes a mighty tide rushing over all obstacles. God said his house is to be a house of prayer…not merely a house of preaching or singing, but a house of prayer. How can we expect to receive great answers from God unless we persevere in prayer? We certainly have much to learn from the first century church about prayer. As we move thru July we have a wonderful opportunity to learn and practice the perseverance of our church fathers. With any luck we might even develop their instinct to pray.
2 comments:
This reminds me of when I was praying for a job for my daughter. I evidently wasn't praying with perservence, but prayed in 'fits & starts'. My prayer was answered. She got 3 part time jobs!!
Hey, trying to get out of the boat, I loved your resonse! So I guess you could say we need to be careful what we pray for and "how" we pray for it? P.S. Thanks for your prayers for the Cobden bunch.
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