Prayer Is Important! Numerous scriptures emphasize the importance of prayer. David and Daniel prayed three times a day (Psalm 55:17; Daniel 6:10). Jesus began His day with prayer (Mark 1:35). He prayed all night before making important decisions (Luke 6:12-13). Jesus also took time to teach His disciples how to pray, and He provided an outline of a model prayer so that they would not simply offer routine and repetitive prayers like many other religions (Luke 11:1-4; Matthew 6:5-15). The Apostle Paul urged Christians to “pray without ceasing” (1 Thessalonians 5:17). The New Testament reveals that the prayers of the saints are like sweet incense to God (Revelation 5:8), and that God’s ears are open to the prayers of the righteous (1 Peter 3:12). The Apostle Peter admonished believers, “the end of all things is at hand; therefore be serious and watchful in your prayers” (1 Peter 4:7). As we see the end of this age approaching, let’s follow these examples and heed God’s instructions about the importance of prayer. Have a profitable Sabbath, Douglas S. Winnail
Posted on: Sat, 06 Dec 2014 14:00:00 +0000
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