Pray, no really, pray
July 29, 2012 – Prayer is still not an easy discipline for our family. We are way too distracted.
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Today, I am happy to say that much has changed since that short and simple little journal entry. This is one area of my walk with God where discipline was no help. I didn’t know why then, but no matter how much I tried, I just could not find it within me to be inspired or motivated to pray more. Don’t get me wrong, I prayed, but never consistently. It might be a few words spoken here or there, but no real, deep heart-level prayer.
Why? How could this be true of someone who has been involved in ministry since he was 16 years old? Two things—continual or habitual sin and spiritual warfare. One opens the door for the other. Never forget, Satan comes to steal, kill, and destroy, and he will capitalize on any opportunity we give him. I don’t really want to dwell on that part of my story other than to say I was getting beat up pretty badly on a regular basis.
I finally reached the point where I was tired of living a defeated life. Prayer became the one thing I would cling to in desperation to prevent myself from falling into old habits. I started praying on the armor of God every morning. I began to pour out my heart to God. He helped me deal honestly with this person I had become. I was experiencing spiritual healing. I learned to listen to the Holy Spirit. I learned to fight for the life I wanted. I learned how to recognize and confront Satan’s forces in the moment and not let accusation and deception get the best of me. I invited Jesus into past experiences, and he brought peace and restoration to the depths of my soul.
Please make this a priority in your life today. It changes everything.
Why? How could this be true of someone who has been involved in ministry since he was 16 years old? Two things—continual or habitual sin and spiritual warfare. One opens the door for the other. Never forget, Satan comes to steal, kill, and destroy, and he will capitalize on any opportunity we give him. I don’t really want to dwell on that part of my story other than to say I was getting beat up pretty badly on a regular basis.
I finally reached the point where I was tired of living a defeated life. Prayer became the one thing I would cling to in desperation to prevent myself from falling into old habits. I started praying on the armor of God every morning. I began to pour out my heart to God. He helped me deal honestly with this person I had become. I was experiencing spiritual healing. I learned to listen to the Holy Spirit. I learned to fight for the life I wanted. I learned how to recognize and confront Satan’s forces in the moment and not let accusation and deception get the best of me. I invited Jesus into past experiences, and he brought peace and restoration to the depths of my soul.
Please make this a priority in your life today. It changes everything.
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