Day 343. Cues for Prayer I urge, then, first of all that requests, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for everyone—for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness. This is good, and pleases God our Savior, who wants all men to be saved and to come to a knowledge of the truth.—1 Timothy 2:1-4 In northern Italy in A.D. 610 a pious monk rolled pencil-thin dough and twisted it into figures representing children folding their arms in prayer. The pretzel was a tasty reminder for children to pray. In the 1800s, Dr. J. H. Jowett asked a servant girl how she prayed for others. She replied that she read the newspaper and first prayed for all the little babies that were listed in the birth announcements column. She prayed that they would be led to the Savior at an early age and become a blessing to their patents. She then prayed for the marriages announced in the wedding section, praying that the couples would have a happy marriage and build their homes centered on Christ. Then she turned to the obituary column and prayed for the loved ones left behind that they would turn to the Lord for their source of comfort. Here is a handy prayer schedule: Monday—pray for missionaries; Tuesday—tasks that need to be done; Wednesday workers in the local church; Thursday—thanks to the Lord; Friday—family; Saturday—saints and other Christians needs; Sunday—salvation for nonbelievers. No matter what method or practice you choose, prayer is a vital part of every Christians life. How is your prayer life? Ask the Lord for the grace for daily prayer. Seven days without prayer makes one weak.—Allen E. Bartlett From Generation to Generation.
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