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Prayer Devotional

by | Nov 25, 2008 | Bible Devotions, The Bible

Prayer is the practice of the presence of God. It is the place where pride is abandoned, hope is lifted, and supplication is made. Prayer is the place of admitting our need, of adopting humility, and claiming dependence upon God. Prayer is the needful practice of the Christian. Prayer is the exercise of faith and hope. It is the privilege of a place where we touch the heart of the Father through the Son of God, Jesus, our Lord.

The Bible speaks much of prayer. Sometimes, too often, we ignore prayer and seek to accomplish in the strength of our own wills those things that we desire to have or want to happen. For those of us who are too often guilty of this, we need to bow our knees, confess our sin, receive God’s forgiveness, and beg that the will of the Lord be done above our own. God is sovereign and loving, and He knows what is best for us, even if it doesn’t always seem to make the most sense.

We so often come to the Lord with legitimate requests for healing, conversions, and help.  Yet, the answers we hope for often are not realized. We wonder, sometimes doubt, and become anxious. But, we preserve and praise God. We pray because we know that God hears us and because we desire to see results. We should pray by faith, trusting God. We should pray consistently, trusting God. We should pray for healing, trusting God. We should pray for others, trusting God.

Prayer changes the one praying because, in prayer, you are in the presence of God, and you are laying before Him your complete self in confession and dependence. There is nothing to hide when in quiet supplication, we are reaching into the deepest part of ourselves and admitting our needs and failures. In so doing, we quiet our hearts and strip ourselves bear in His presence. James 4:8 says, “Draw near to God, and He will draw near to you.” So, draw near to Him in prayer.

I am reminded of another benefit of prayer: peace. Let’s look again at the scripture. “Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. 7 And the peace of God, which surpasses all comprehension, shall guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus,” (Phil. 4:6-7).

I suppose that we can test our prayer life and dependence upon God by the peace or lack of peace in our hearts that our prayers bring. Peace is the result of trusting God, no matter what. Prayer is the confession of peace claimed before our Lord.

In all things, we are to seek the Lord, and in His continued presence, peace will surely be our gain.

“Lord, teach me to trust in you so much that I am anxious for nothing. Guard my heart and remind me that your love for me is proven in Christ on the cross. Therefore, I will seek you and trust in you.”

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