23/06/2015
Christians !! Do you ever wonder why you don't grow spiritually , why you don't have Victory over issues and Habits in your life , why you live with hurt and in unforgiveness and lack of Unity ?? PRAYER !! is a GOD given weapon......... Is Prayer important to you ? If Prayer is important to you , how often do you Pray ?. Far too many Christians don't Pray continually . 1 Thessalonians 5 : 17 - "Be unceasing in Prayer". 1 Timothy 2 : 8 - "So I want men EVERYWHERE to Pray with Holy hands lifted up to GOD , free from sin and anger and resentment". Why do I preach on Prayer ? Simply because it is the most neglected discipline in so many lives . I truly believe that GOD is calling His bride back to Prayer . Not just any old Prayer but the James 5 : 16b Prayer . James 5 : 16b - "The earnest Prayer of a righteous man makes tremendous power available". Prayer reveals our dependence on GOD . Lack of Prayer reveals our lack of trust in GOD's ability to answer our Prayers . That's why men of GOD are men of Prayer . Colossians 4 : 2 - "Devote yourselves to Prayer , being watchful and Thankful". Prayer begins with a heart and mind that have been softened and planted with the Word of GOD . The condition of our hearts determines our growth and our fruitfulness . Jeremiah 4 : 3 - "The Lord is saying to the men of Judah and Jerusalem , Plow up the hardness of your hearts ; otherwise the good seed will be wasted among the thorns". A prepared heart is a powerful Praying life . Psalm 69 : 13 - "But for me , my Prayer is to You , O Lord . At an acceptable and opportune time , O GOD , in the multitude of Your Mercy and the abundance of Your loving-kindness hear me , and in the truth and faithfulness of Your salvation answer me" , It is Always the right time to Pray . If you do not feel like Praying , it is a sure indication that you should start Praying Immediately . Luke 18 : 1 - "One day Jesus told His disciples a story to illustrate their need for Constant Prayer and to shoe them that they Must keep Praying until the answer comes". Isaiah 65 : 24 - "I will answer them before they even call to me . While they are still talking to me about their needs , I will go ahead and answer their Prayers". GOD Always answers Prayer . Colossians 4 : 2 - "Be earnest and unwearied and steadfast in your Prayer , being alert and intent with thanksgiving". It is Prayer that both releases the rain and allows us to receive the rain of GOD !!.