7/12/15

Make Prayer a Priority

Mark 1:35-37, Luke 11:1

   JESUS spoke of many Subjects during his earthly ministry, but PRAYER and FAITH were his Priority. He not only taught about prayer, he practiced it. The Scripture reference describes a time when he woke up early at dawn, while it was still dark and went to pray, because PRAYER was a Priority. Since JESUS made PRAYER a Priority so should we.

THE PRIORITY of PRAYER: Prayer requires uninterrupted time. Just a few questions to ask yourself. Where does prayer fit into my daily schedule? Do I have a set time to meet with the Lord, or do I pray on the run while driving to work or doing other task? Of the (24) twenty-four hours He’s given me, how much time do I give the Lord in a day?

PRAYERLESSNESS is A SIN AGAINST GOD. Neglect of prayer results in a weak Christian life, unmet needs and ungodly behavior.

PRAYER AFFECTS OUR DAY. When we meet with the Lord at the top of the day, he prepares us for the day ahead because he alone knows what awaits us.

JESUS TEACHES ABOUT PRAYER. The disciples asked JESUS to teach them to pray.  They saw him in Prayer a realized it must be something about prayer. So he taught them in (Luke 11:1-4).

PRAYER IS COMMUNION WITH THE LORD. As you take time to meet with the Lord it’s a time of fellowship with him and this time must not be hurried.

     PRAYER IS EMPOWERED BY FAITH. JESUS taught that Prayer and Faith go together, and every time the Lord answers Our request, Our Faith, in him grows stronger. But if we doubt him Our prayer is like a beautiful automobile without wheels, neither will go anywhere.

Rev. Jack L. Reed, Pastor