Prayer ~ (Yawn) Oh Lord—sometimes I feel like I’m just too tired to concentrate on praying—but please know I love You and am willing to serve You. Give me strength to stay awake—all night if necessary…just like Jesus…and pray.
One day soon afterward Jesus went up on a mountain to
pray, and he prayed to God all night. Luke 6:12
Meditate. Stay awake.
Jesus prayed all night before He chose the twelve
disciples. He wanted to be sure that He heard from God the Father just who was
to be chosen. It was an important decision.
When was the last time you prayed all night? Have you ever
prayed all night? A few years ago, we had a couple of all-night prayer vigils.
We signed up for an hour-long “shift” committing to pray for an entire hour so
that there was someone at the altar of our church for 24 hours. Some people
didn’t think that they could pray for an entire hour so the sweet lady who
organized the vigils printed out prayer prompts to that the individuals praying
could have some focus and guidance with their prayers. It was good. We should
constantly turn to the Lord in prayer—but especially when we are faced with an
important decision or a change in our life. Allow Him to help
you. Remember you can do all things through Christ who gives you strength (Philippians
4:13).
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| Old Olive Trees Garden of Gethsemane Jerusalem, Israel |
Then Jesus went with
them to the olive grove called Gethsemane, and he said, "Sit here while I
go over there to pray." He took Peter and Zebedee's two sons, James and
John, and he became anguished and distressed. He told them, "My soul is
crushed with grief to the point of death. Stay here and keep watch with
me." ... Then he returned to the disciples and found them asleep. He said
to Peter, "Couldn't you watch with me even one hour? Keep watch and pray,
so that you will not give in to temptation. For the spirit is willing, but the
body is weak!" Matthew 26:36-38, 40-41
He asked them three times to keep watch and pray—but they
fell asleep. Could you do any better than they did? I’m not sure I could—but I
challenge you to try to pray for an hour…or all night. Put it on your bucket
list if necessary…but try to honor the Lord by praying as He did.
Verse of Salvation ~ But I keep praying to you, LORD,
hoping this time you will show me favor. In your unfailing love, O God, answer
my prayer with your sure salvation. Psalm 69:13
Memory Verse of the Week ~ Pray without ceasing. 1
Thessalonians 5:17 KJV
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