Petitionary prayers for others brings grace to their lives. Few people know that the stupendous achievement of William Carey in India was fuelled by his bedridden sister who prayed for him for over fifty years. Tennyson beautifully gave verse to Paul’s wisdom, saying:
“If thou shouldst never see my face again, Pray for my soul. More things are wrought by prayer Than this world dreams of. Wherefore, let thy voice Rise like a fountain for me night and day. For what are men better than sheep or goats That nourish a blind life within the brain If, knowing God, they lift not hands of prayer Both for themselves and those who call them friend?”
For so the whole round earth is every way Bound by gold chains about the feet of God. How beautiful is the five-fold anatomy of petitionary prayer: In-Spirited — prayer “in the Spirit”; continual — prayer “on all occasions”; varied — “all kinds of prayers and requests”; persistent — “be alert and always keep on praying”; and intercessory — “for all the saints.” Certainly we are challenged and motivated! But the question is, how are we to pray in this way? Here we must turn to very practical advice.
GLORY, GLORY, BE UNTO THE MOST HIGH WHO UPHOLDS US. SELAH!
References:
The Living Bible
Discipline of a Godly Man( Book by Kent Hughes)
Evangelist Eric Musa:
(My message continuously: If you are not saved: Believe, accept, receive and confess Christ Jesus as your Lord and Saviour and be filled with the Holy Spirit, as it is written; “NOW is the acceptable time, TODAY is the day of SALVATION.- 2 Cor 6:2”. For prayers, devotion, and to support the ministry contact Evangelist on +254722157300 (Email: EMEA.ericmusa@gmail.com). Remember, God Loves you and I unconditionally, perfectly and always: SHALOM
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