Today, carefully consider these words–especially if you are a leader in God’s church. Then, prayerfully spend time with the Lord.
“Prayer is the verbal aspect of our response to God in communion with him. The Bible does speak of ‘groanings too deep for words’ ( Rom. 8:26 ), but ordinarily prayer is the response of our heart to God in words. It may be in private ( Matt. 6:6 ) or in public ( 1 Cor. 14:16 ). It may last all night ( Luke 6:12 ) or be summed up in a moment’s cry ( Matt. 14:30 ). It may be desperate ( Jonah 2:2 ) or joyful ( Ps. 119:162 ). It may be full of faith ( Mark 11:24 ) or wavering with uncertainty ( Mark 9:24 ).
But it is not optional. It is commanded. . . .”
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Crossway Bibles. ESV Study Bible (Kindle Locations 338813-338820). Crossway. Kindle Edition.
