Pray

 Wednesday, March 4

Pray

Lord, teach us to pray… Luke 11:1

Do you ever wonder why is it we find it so difficult to pray? I am asking you in as much as I ask myself because I struggle as much as anybody. Satan trembles when the believer gets on their knees, and we know this, but even so, the prayer is a daily challenge.

Why? Because the flesh tells you that no one is listening and that is a lie. Yes, while it is true we often do not see immediate answers to our prayers it does not mean that our Father is not listening. We think it would be wonderful if He did but He always knows the best timing for us. It may also be that what we are praying for is not in His will and it sometimes helps when we pray using Scriptures.

There is no getting away from it: prayer is hard work, but if we are to be effective in our Christian walk we have to stick at it, and even if we don’t have an answer straight away we should be persistent, as Jesus encouraged us in the parable of the widow and the unjust judge.

Prayer for today: Loving Father, there are many times when I struggle to pray. I long to have a deeper relationship with You, but somehow I find it hard. Thank You for Your patience with me, and please help me. In Jesus’ name, Amen.