Prayer is inherently an act of love. You pray because you care. You demonstrate your love for the person for whom you are g. She may be a thousand miles away, or you may not have spoken to her in a long time, but your prayers cross the distance and time and make a difference in her life. When you pray, you also demonstrate your love for God. By asking for His assistance, you demonstrate your trust, your confidence, and your belief in Him. And when God answers your prayers, He does so out of His great love for you. Love is the reason that initiates our prayers, and love is the force that provides an answer to our prayers. Love should be the motivation behind all our prayers. We pray to God because we love Him, we pray for others because we love them, and God answers our prayers because He loves us. Love is the secret behind a great prayer life! To quote John Calvin, “Our prayer must not be self-centered. It must arise not only because we feel our own need as a burden we must lay upon God, but also because we are so bound up in love for our fellow men that we feel their need as acutely as our own. To make intercession for men is the most powerful and practical way in which we can express our love for them.” So if you find yourself thinking of a loved one today, remember to lift him or her up in prayer. Let the love of God flow through you as you take time to stand in the gap on behalf of family and friends. When you pray from a heart of love, God will use you as a vehicle to bring answers into the lives of many. Let love be your motivation to pray!
Posted on: Tue, 17 Sep 2013 09:28:09 +0000
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