I haven’t posted in awhile, dah, but I’m going to get back to writing about prayer. Time has been a resource I’ve lacked. The goal is to squeeze out a little bit of time here and a little there to get this blog going again. Recently I began a sermon series on prayer from the pulpit. My specific text is Matthew 6:5-14. The series focuses on what we call, “The Lord’s Prayer.” It should be more appropriately titled, “The Disciples Prayer” since Jesus was teaching them what and how to pray, but I won’t go there. Further discussion on a title doesn’t get us anywhere in our journey.
My plan is to share some points and lessons from my sermons on prayer. This is helpful with time management since I have already written out my teachings on the subject. The points and pieces in these blog posts will be without the visual of my joyful smile and verbal attempts of humor, but you get what you get. If you’re interested in learning about prayer, for the purpose of growing in your relationship with God and praying for others, then I invite you to subscribe to my blog. If you’re interested in growing a Weeping Willow Tree from cuttings, then Youtube is your place. I know this because I did exactly that this summer. Amazing. A ten inch cutting to an eight foot tree in about four and a half months, yea, really.
Okay, I’m back on track. We’d all agree that prayer is what we need. Prayer is a necessity. The benefits make it a pleasure, but it is always a need. That means, even when we don’t “feel” like praying, or when we’re not in the mood, we need to pull ourselves aside to a time of prayer. We need to pray. A lamp doesn’t come on if it is not plugged in the electrical socket. Think of prayer that way. I need plugged in. My daily fellowship with my God is plugging into the source of life, love, and light. My walk needs it. My soul needs it. Others need it so I will pray for them. I believe this same coat fits you.
Matthew 6:6 (ESV) — But when you pray, go into your room and shut the door and pray to your Father who is in secret. And your Father who sees in secret will reward you.
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