Pray Boldly

Prayer and a holy life are inter-connected.  They act and react with one another.  Neither can thrive alone. The church today is often powerless because of carnality, worldly influence, and sin within the lives of the redeemed.  The fact that there is so much sin in the church proves that we’re not praying enough or that we’re praying ineffectively or improperly. The danger for the modern-day church is ceaseless activity and lots of ministries, minus effective prayer. There must be a balance between the two. 

God’s Word, in Hebrews 4:16, tell us to “come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy and find grace to help in time of need”.  We are to plead the blood, to pray in faith, and pray in Jesus’ name.  Prayer is not laying hold of God’s reluctance, but rather His willingness to respond, knowing that He will reward those who diligently seek Him (Hebrews 11:6).  

Consider the promises to those who pray: 

Matthew 7:7-8, “Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find;  knock, and it shall be opened unto you: For every one that asketh receiveth;  and he that seeketh findeth; and to him that knocketh it shall be opened.” 

Matthew 21:22, “And all things, whatsoever ye shall ask in prayer, believing, ye shall receive.”

John 14:13, “And whatsoever ye shall ask in my name, that will I do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son.” 

Philippians 4:6-7, “But in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.” 

Friend, now more than ever we need to pray for our family, our church, and our nation. We must PRAY BOLDLY; in a confident and courageous way. 

The Pastor’s Pocket

Pastor Bruce Freeman

 

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