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WE WILL GIVE OURSELVES TO PRAYER
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WE WILL GIVE OURSELVES TO PRAYER
In the first-century church at Jerusalem, the Greek widows were being neglected in the daily distribution of food. Naturally, they sought the help of the leaders in the church.
The apostles did not feel right about giving up their study of God's Word and time in prayer just to oversee this administrative task, so they called together the church body and said, "It is not reason [good] that we should leave the word of God, and serve tables" (Acts 6:2). As a result, seven men of "good report" were appointed to handle all the church's business affairs. In the meantime, the apostles pledged, "We will give ourselves continually to prayer, and to the ministry of the word" (Acts 6:4).
The result of this arrangement was: "The word of God increased; and the number of the disciples multiplied" (Acts 6:7). The church grew because these men refused to neglect their primary task.
Very few pastors today will make this kind of sacrifice. One minister looked me in the eye and said, "I simply don't have time to pray. I'm too busy. There are too many demands on my time." Another pastor confessed to me, "I haven't prayed in months. I meditate and have quick devotions occasionally, but I can't bring myself into the discipline of prayer."
I don't want to condemn any hardworking, devoted minister of God. But the fact is, every servant rises and falls to his own master, and many preachers of the gospel today are not aware that they have become victims of a satanic conspiracy of interruptions. They are constantly on the run, bogged down under an avalanche of duties and details.
I thank God we are never at the mercy of Satan or any of his devices. We can expose his tactics, speak the word of faith, and in Christ’s name stop every single interruption. By the power of God’s Spirit within us, we can clear our path to the Lord’s gates and come boldly to His throne of grace to receive help in our time of need. That is what the Lord desires for all of us.
http://www.worldchallenge.org/en/node/19749?src=devo-email
The apostles did not feel right about giving up their study of God's Word and time in prayer just to oversee this administrative task, so they called together the church body and said, "It is not reason [good] that we should leave the word of God, and serve tables" (Acts 6:2). As a result, seven men of "good report" were appointed to handle all the church's business affairs. In the meantime, the apostles pledged, "We will give ourselves continually to prayer, and to the ministry of the word" (Acts 6:4).
The result of this arrangement was: "The word of God increased; and the number of the disciples multiplied" (Acts 6:7). The church grew because these men refused to neglect their primary task.
Very few pastors today will make this kind of sacrifice. One minister looked me in the eye and said, "I simply don't have time to pray. I'm too busy. There are too many demands on my time." Another pastor confessed to me, "I haven't prayed in months. I meditate and have quick devotions occasionally, but I can't bring myself into the discipline of prayer."
I don't want to condemn any hardworking, devoted minister of God. But the fact is, every servant rises and falls to his own master, and many preachers of the gospel today are not aware that they have become victims of a satanic conspiracy of interruptions. They are constantly on the run, bogged down under an avalanche of duties and details.
I thank God we are never at the mercy of Satan or any of his devices. We can expose his tactics, speak the word of faith, and in Christ’s name stop every single interruption. By the power of God’s Spirit within us, we can clear our path to the Lord’s gates and come boldly to His throne of grace to receive help in our time of need. That is what the Lord desires for all of us.
http://www.worldchallenge.org/en/node/19749?src=devo-email
Re: WE WILL GIVE OURSELVES TO PRAYER
Good truth there Sonshine.
The thing is that prayer is not just up to the pastor's, but every Christian needs to be a praying Christian. If all who claimed to be Christians really spent time in prayer like they should we could see some wonderful victories won for God.
The thing is that prayer is not just up to the pastor's, but every Christian needs to be a praying Christian. If all who claimed to be Christians really spent time in prayer like they should we could see some wonderful victories won for God.
Rohn- Posts : 1353
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Re: WE WILL GIVE OURSELVES TO PRAYER
One of the great Christian forefathers said he had so much to do one day he could not get through the day without at least 4 hours in prayer. I don't remember who it was, maybe George Mueller or Martin Luther.
The Word says the effective, fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much. I think to be "effective" in prayer, we must be frequent in prayer.
The Word says the effective, fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much. I think to be "effective" in prayer, we must be frequent in prayer.
mountainmama- Posts : 606
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Glen Beck has issued a challenge to his veiwers. With 40 days till the election he is asking his veiwers to fast and pray for the next 40 days for the elections. I am going to be fasting one meal a day and praying. Any of you want to join me?
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Rohn, you are absolutely right. It's not just those in ministry that need to pray daily, but all who call themselves Christians. I really don't know how a Christian can stand without taking time each day talking with the Lord.
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I cannot fast due to blood sugar issues, but you better believe I'm praying hard.
mountainmama- Posts : 606
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mountainmama wrote:I cannot fast due to blood sugar issues, but you better believe I'm praying hard.
Same here, but I've been praying and will continue to do so.
dizzy- Posts : 4019
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dizzy wrote:mountainmama wrote:I cannot fast due to blood sugar issues, but you better believe I'm praying hard.
Same here, but I've been praying and will continue to do so.
A fast does not have to be a total no food fast although that is what most people who fast practice, if their health permits them to do so. But you can do a fast of something you really enjoy eating for a certain period of time. I believe God would honor this kind of a fast also.
Rohn- Posts : 1353
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Some people will fast meat, or sweets, etc. Like Rohn, I believe God honors those types of fasts too. I can't do a complete fast due to health issues, but I am able to do a breakfast fast. Other times I have fasted coffee, or soft drinks, or sweets, well, you get the idea.
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