THURSDAY 16TH JANUARY 2014 THE DISCIPLINE OF PRAYER “But we will give ourselves continually to prayer, and to the ministry of the word.”(Acts 6:4) Christians must strive at having effective prayer lives. Prayer is not only a fellowship, it’s a labour. That’s why I think it’s ridiculous to think we should pray only when we feel like. Then again, because prayer doesn’t appeal to our minds and senses, our bodies and minds may not enjoy praying and can even rebel against it. Many times we put off praying till the end of the day by the time we are through with the activities of the day, we’re tired and drowsy and our thoughts start wondering while we’re praying. This is where the labour comes into prayer, this is where the fight is, but it’s not a fight with devils or men, neither is it a fight with God; rather, it’s a fight to keep yourself on track against the dictates of the flesh. This takes training and so you must be resolved to stick with your personal prayer schedule. Some Christians find it almost impossible to do this simply because they’ve not been able to discipline the flesh. They go to work every day of the week without ever considering getting to work late. If you can train your mind and body to do this, then you can train yourself to pray regularly and on time too. The problem is that too many aren’t willing to make such a sacrifice for their prayer lives, and that’s because they do not know the importance of prayer. But when trouble comes, they are the first to cry, “Please, pray for me!” Don’t depend on ‘emergency prayers.’ Consistency is the key. Make a fresh commitment to your personal prayer life today. There are so many things that will compete with your prayer time, but there’s so much you can achieve on your knees. So, stay connected to God, and maintain a disciplined prayer life. BIBLE IN A YEAR: Psalms 119 PROCLAMATION: I make a fresh commitment to my personal prayer life today to be consistent and dedicated. Nothing will cause me to sacrifice my prayer time in Jesus name amen. RHEMA DAILIES.
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