Take Time to Pray

Understanding the Role of Prayer

We rush and try to achieve our goals, but sometimes things do not go as planned.

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Jesus at the Garden

I got up quite early one morning and rushed right into the day. I had so much to accomplish that I took no time out to pray.

The problems just tumbled around me, and every task felt heavier. "Why doesn't God help me?" I wondered.

He said, "Why, you didn't ask!"

I saw no joy or beauty. The day sped on, bleak and gray. I asked, "Why won't the Lord show me?"

He replied, "But you didn't seek!"

I tried to come into God's presence. I used all my keys at the lock. God gently, lovingly chided, "My child, why didn't you knock?"

This morning, I woke up early again and paused before entering the day. There was so much to accomplish, but I HAD TO TAKE TIME TO PRAY!

The Invitation to Pray

God has invited us to come to Him with our needs and burdens. Jesus said, Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you: for every one that asketh receiveth; and he that seeketh findeth; and to him that knocketh it shall be opened (Matthew 7:7).

God is ready and willing to meet your every need. He is more than enough for all your problems. But to receive what He wants you to have, you must take the first step.

Teaching Our Children to Ask

Have you ever taught your children to come to you for assistance with their needs? Even though you sometimes knew what they needed before they asked, have you ever waited until they made their petition to you?

Jesus said, If ye then, being evil, know how to give good gifts unto your children, how much more shall your Father which is in heaven give good things to them that ask him? (Matthew 7:11).

So, we need to learn to ask. We must be sure to make our petitions known to God through prayer.

The Power of Faith in Prayer

Pray in Faith

We must also pray with faith. Some people feel their faith is too weak, but I believe, with the Apostle Paul, that God hath dealt to every man the measure of faith (Romans 12:3). If our faith comes from God—if He has provided it for us—then we have enough, and it is sufficient!

When in the midst of suffering and in need of healing, many of us may find it difficult to receive healing directly from the hand of God. However, the Lord often uses other hands and instruments to meet our needs. Healing can come through doctors and medicine. Depending on such healing aids is not necessarily a lack of faith.

Balancing Work and Prayer

An old motto suggests that we should work as though everything depended on us, but pray as if everything depended on God.

Perhaps this is the perfect blending of faith and works endorsed by the Apostle James (James 2:20-26).

Again, we do the possible, including prayer, then the Lord will do the impossible. 🙏 ♥️

Conclusion: Embracing Prayer in Our Daily Lives

In our fast-paced world, it’s easy to forget the importance of taking a moment to pause and pray. Prayer is not just a ritual; it is a powerful tool that connects us to God. By making prayer a priority, we open ourselves to guidance, support, and the strength we need to face our challenges.

Let us remember that God is always there, waiting for us to ask, seek, and knock. Embrace the power of prayer in your life, and watch how it transforms your journey toward achieving your goals.