RHAPSODY OF REALITIES THURSDAY 3RD SEPTEMBER.
HAVE A PERSONAL PRAYER CULTURE BY PASTOR CHRIS OYAKHILOME.
Then shall ye call upon me, and ye shall go and pray unto me, and I will hearken unto you (Jeremiah 29:12).
The Lord called us to pray because He planned to answer. Itβs therefore important that you have a plan for prayer. If you donβt have a plan for prayer, youβre most unlikely to pray. Thereβre lots of activities that could occupy your time and prevent you from praying. You have to make deliberate efforts to have a prayer culture and discipline; you could set an alarm system for reminders. Never be too busy to pray.
Prayer isnβt only when you want something from God. Prayer is that fellowship with the Lord where you talk to and with Him, and you give attention to Him in your spirit, to hear what He has to say to you. Every Christian must have such times.
If youβve had challenges doing this consistently, you can ask the Lord to guide you in planning your personal prayer schedule. Donβt neglect it. Thereβre corporate prayer times where you participate in prayer programs and services, maybe in your church or cell group, but thatβs different from having your personal prayer schedule.
Someone may say, βWell, I pray once a week, not every day.β No, thatβs not good enough. Have a prayer schedule for every day, because it helps you have a spiritual consciousness every day. You may then wonder, βHow long should I pray?”
Itβs not for anyone to determine for you how long you should pray, but youβll know if or when youβre not praying enough, because itβs a relationship between you and the Lord. If you think youβre not praying enough, then add more time. The truth is, the more time you spend in prayer, the more helpful it is to you, because apart from the fact that youβre talking to the Lord, thereβs the edification of your spirit that you get from praying. Not only that; thereβs also the education of your spirit. No one educates you like the Holy Spirit. In that atmosphere of prayer, He teaches you; He brings you information that enlightens and guides you. Glory to God!
PRAYER
Dear Father, Iβm grateful for the opportunity of continuous fellowship with you through prayer. I have the discipline of prayer, and even now, I pray for lost souls around the world, that their hearts be open to accept the Gospel of Christ and be saved. Also, I pray for Christians who are sick in their bodies, that great grace be directed toward them for healing, restoration and feeling of wellness, in the Name of the Lord Jesus Christ. Amen.
FURTHER STUDY
Luke 18:1; Jude 1:20; Ephesians 6:18
1 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:
2 Corinthians 1-2:1-4 & Proverbs 12-13
2 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:
1 Thessalonians 4:1-8 & Jeremiah 21
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Amen! Glory to God