Prayer Is The Highest Honour

As for me, I will call upon God; and the Lord shall save me; Evening and morning at noon; I will pray, and cry aloud; And He shall hear my voice. - Psalm 55:16-17

Bow your head, close your eyes (standing, sitting, kneeling or prostrating) and speak from your heart to God. Whether you do this for just thirty seconds over a special meal in the form of giving grace or for thirty minutes over a special request for a friend, relative or church member, you are praying. It is that simple.

But many people would rather play around than pray. They would rather beg men than bow before God. They would rather shut their conscience than close their eyes in prayer. They would rather flatter princes than speak to God. Indeed, they would rather be hypocritical before the world than bare their hearts to the Maker and Creator. Yet, prayer is delight to God. Call to Me, and I will answer you, and show you great and mighty things, which you do not know. ( Jeremiah 33:3 ).

Prayer is a weapon in the hands of man. It is a handle to hold onto in times of trouble. It is a pleasure to relish in the day of joy. It is a balm to soothe the wounded soul. It is music to the spirit of man. And it is a searing fire to the enemy, Satan and all his agents. Prayer is like a scepter in the hands of the king. It is a staff of authority in the hands of intercessors and warriors alike. Prayer is the greatest power in the world. It moves God's hands to action on behalf of His children. Prayer is the mightiest force. To wield it is the loftiest privilege.

Church of the living God, understand that prayer is the highest honour for mortal man to be able to speak to the Immortal Almighty God. So why then do many people shy away from the golden scepter of prayer ? Why do multitudes of men and women refuse to take advantage of this priceless privilege ?

Some say they do not know how to pray. Some give the excuse that they are too busy. A few will tell you it is not for everybody. And there are many who say they want to do it but not now. Beloved, your chief enemy is yourself, your flesh. Flesh does not like spiritual things and prayer is spiritual exercise for the spiritual people.

If you are controlled by your flesh, you will scarcely handle the staff of prayer. But if you want to breakthrough the barriers and search for God, you can. Just tell Him about it sincerely and ask Him to help you. And you are praying already !

What a great honour, what a wonderful privilege for the little human being to commune with the Great Almighty God.

We are called to pray not to play. Begin the journey of prayer today in Jesus' name. Amen.

Pray today, pray tomorrow, pray everyday, pray always, pray at all times.

- Daniel O.C