“Continue praying, keeping alert, and always thanking
God. Also pray for us … pray that we can
preach … pray that I can speak in a way that will make it clear …”
Paul was writing these words from an Italian jail cell. Notice what he didn’t pray for – his release, better conditions, more visitors…
Years ago, I started using a prayer journal that:
·
Reminded me to pray for certain people on
certain days, so I wouldn’t forget
to pray for them.
·
Kept special prayer requests ever before me so
that I would continue to ask God for
His help.
·
Helped me to witness firsthand God’s repeated answers to the prayers I’d been
praying.
Somewhere along the line
(probably as a result of needing more morning
time with two boys), it went by the wayside. Oh, I still lift up prayers every day, and I
am so thankful for every answered prayer.
But I’m missing so much more, I
feel, by not having that reminder
and that evidence of answers constantly before me.
Father, help me in whatever
shape or form You know will work best for me with my life right now to begin
again a more organized prayer ministry. Help me to see again how You open the windows of the storehouses of heaven and
pour out blessings for others through my communion with You. I want more than fellowship with You in my
prayer time. I want again to minister to others through my prayers.
Your Brother In Christ,
Gary Ford
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