Emilie Barnes Quote
~Z L/ti ~0I/~ Z t4 k Lt(n. I/ ~ Z LWhen I awake, I am still with You.-PSALM 139:18Isn't it great to know that even though we sleep eight to ten hours, when we awake God is still with us? He hasn't dozed off during the early hours of the morning. I know that when I am the closest to Jesus, my prayers come more easily and more often. During dry seasons of life I have to consciously set a time for prayer-and often it's more out of duty than desire. As I abide with my Savior, I don't have to say, It is time for me to get to my task and pray. No, I pray when there is a need, regardless of the time of day or night.These last few years have brought me to God's throne because I want to go there, not because I have fallen back to the law. If you aren't there yet, just wait. The sufferings of life will cause you to drop to your knees in earnest prayer.Earlier in my Christian walk it was hard to understand the meaning behind I Thessalonians 5:17, whereit says, Pray without ceasing. Now I have experienced that in real, living color. I pray literally without ceasing. I pray when I wake, pray at mealtime, pray throughout the day-and I end my day with a prayer of thanksgiving for getting me through the day.When a friend calls to tell you of a prayer need, you don't say, I'm sorry, but I don't pray again until I go to bed tonight. Of course you wouldn't say that! In fact, I recommend that you pray with the person who's making the request. That way you are sure to pray for their particulars rather than getting distracted with a busy schedule.No longer is prayer a burden. It's a privilege to be able to pray, not because of the law, but because of the grace of the cross. Embrace this privilege and make it a regular, important part of each day. Be faithful in prayer so you can know of God's faithfulness.PRAYERFather God, what a privilege it is to pray without ceasing. You have given me the
~Z L/ti ~0I/~ Z t4 k Lt(n. I/ ~ Z LWhen I awake, I am still with You.-PSALM 139:18Isn't it great to know that even though we sleep eight to ten hours, when we awake God is still with us? He hasn't dozed off during the early hours of the morning. I know that when I am the closest to Jesus, my prayers come more easily and more often. During dry seasons of life I have to consciously set a time for prayer-and often it's more out of duty than desire. As I abide with my Savior, I don't have to say, It is time for me to get to my task and pray. No, I pray when there is a need, regardless of the time of day or night.These last few years have brought me to God's throne because I want to go there, not because I have fallen back to the law. If you aren't there yet, just wait. The sufferings of life will cause you to drop to your knees in earnest prayer.Earlier in my Christian walk it was hard to understand the meaning behind I Thessalonians 5:17, whereit says, Pray without ceasing. Now I have experienced that in real, living color. I pray literally without ceasing. I pray when I wake, pray at mealtime, pray throughout the day-and I end my day with a prayer of thanksgiving for getting me through the day.When a friend calls to tell you of a prayer need, you don't say, I'm sorry, but I don't pray again until I go to bed tonight. Of course you wouldn't say that! In fact, I recommend that you pray with the person who's making the request. That way you are sure to pray for their particulars rather than getting distracted with a busy schedule.No longer is prayer a burden. It's a privilege to be able to pray, not because of the law, but because of the grace of the cross. Embrace this privilege and make it a regular, important part of each day. Be faithful in prayer so you can know of God's faithfulness.PRAYERFather God, what a privilege it is to pray without ceasing. You have given me the