Scripture to Read: Romans 8:26
How important is prayer? Martin Luther said, “To be a Christian without prayer is no more possible than to be alive without breathing.” Martin Luther’s statement is so true. We must stay in constant fellowship with our Lord God Almighty to live the spiritual life God has called us to live and overcome the battles we face each day. Since we know God’s Spirit intercedes for us, we must also “devote ourselves to prayer.” God tells us this in Colossians 4:2, Devote yourselves to prayer, keeping alert in it with an attitude of thanksgiving. God is telling us that prayer must be a priority and not something we do just in times of crisis or danger. We know that our Lord lives in us through His Holy Spirit, but we need to make sure we are not taking our Lord for granted. We cannot do anything apart from our Lord (John 15:5), but often we live as if He is nowhere near. As we know, our Heavenly Father continually invites us to join Him in His throne room because prayer is a priority for Him. As we pray, we must pray for ourselves and all other believers around the world, the same prayer that the Apostle Paul asked the believers in Colossae to pray for him in Colossians 4:3–6. God does not want us to miss the opportunities He gives us to share Him with others. He also wants our words to “be with grace” so we know how to respond to each person. So, let’s pray!
Challenge & Application
· From what God taught you today, why is prayer so important for us as believers?
· How are you devoting yourself to prayer each day, and how has it changed your life?
Don’t forget to pray using the A.C.T.S. (Adoration, Confession, Thanksgiving, Supplication) method!