“Making Prayer a Priority” Pt 1 of 2:
Most people, certainly followers of Jesus Christ, have a desire to become stronger in their faith. There are several things we can do to develop a stronger faith and help it grow, but the Apostle Paul seems to single out “prayer” as the most important thing a Christian can do to enhance their spiritual life. In Colossians 4:2 he instructs us to, “Devote yourselves to prayer…”.
Devotion requires giving your time, effort, and attention, entirely to a specific person, activity, or cause. It involves setting something or someone apart for a special dedicated purpose. Devotion will often require intentional sacrifice to faithfully commit to a solemn act – in this case – talking to and listening to God. If we “devote ourselves to prayer…”, what are some things we might expect?”
- An INTIMATE RELATIONSHIP with Jesus Christ.
- A right PERCEPTION and PERSPECTIVE of who God is.
- A POSITIVE FAITH attitude.
- A PURIFYING of my heart.
- A PASSION for OBEDIENCE.
- A PEACE with God never before experienced.
- A realization that PERSONAL and PRIVATE TIME in prayer is the pathway to spiritual growth.
- I will begin to understand GOD does PROVIDE my needs.
- A great POWER will come into my life.
- I will begin to experience SPIRITUAL PRODUCTIVITY.
“ANYTHING THAT WILL DO THAT MUCH GOOD IN OUR LIVES DESERVES NUMBER ONE PRIORITY!”
Pastor Carnes
