The Engine
Tuesday, July 23
The Engine
The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have life and have it abundantly. John 10:10
God’s Word teaches us that prayer is a serious thing. We should take it seriously and make it a priority to speak with God daily because we never know what tomorrow holds. I realize that, despite many years of experience, the reality is that tomorrow or the next day might bring some really tough challenges to my confidence and my faith. I certainly cannot afford to be complacent in my prayers or take anything for granted.
Although some of our brothers and sisters in other parts of the world are having to pray for protection against life-threatening bombs and rockets, I believe that all of us face the reality of situations that rob us of the abundant life that our Lord Jesus promises to give. He said, ‘The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have life and have it abundantly’ (John 10:10).
It is a sad truth, the devil is out to turn our prayers into a formality or empty mindless ritual, and to convince us that our prayers make no difference. In doing so, the enemy hopes to destroy our hope. We must cling to the truth that sincere prayer in concert with Scripture is the engine that the Holy Spirit uses to drive the engine of our Christian lives.
I am tempted so often into just feeling anxious and worrying about things. There are countless situations in daily life today which I have no control over, such as traffic delays caused by incidents on the road, and technological difficulties with computers, phones and iPads. A choice lies before me. Will I get upset and angry, or will I take it to my heavenly Father in prayer?
Prayer for today: Thank You, dear heavenly Father, that You do hear my prayers and supply my need. In connecting with you through prayer, I cement my faith daily. Father I know that You want me to come to You and ask for help and not to just worry and become anxious when things go wrong. I do believe that I can ask You for small things as well as huge things. Help me to put my trust in You as a good, good Father. Amen.