Praying giant

E. M. Bounds 'On Prayer' reported the testimony of a young man, told by professor James in 'Varieties of Religious Experience'. It says: "God is more real to me than any thought or thing or person... I talk to him as to a companion in prayer and praise and our Communion is delightful. he answers me again and again, often in words so clearly spoken... Usually a test of the scripture will unfold to me some new view of Him..., His love for me and His care for my safety. The knowledge that He is mine and I am His is an abiding joy".

This testimony fits the admonition that we ought always to pray and not to faint.

Dear reader, how is your prayer life? Is it similar to the experience narrated above?

Some years ago, the testimony was shared about a child who distributed snacks to her playmates. There was a born-again child among them who while praying before eating the snacks fell off her hand so she could not eat it. After many years, the girl who gave out the snacks confessed that those who ate her snacks were initiated into witchcraft cult.

PRAYER as a weapon will protect and prevent the Christian children from evil. Prayer is a Christian way of life. PRAY for everything pertaining to your life, other people, the nation, the church and our world. Pray in the name of Jesus, with the power of the holy spirit. Pray without ceasing. Surely, God will answer your prayers.

How you need to pray at all times, over all things and in all situations! Jesus began his ministry with prayer and ended it with prayer. 'Pray without ceasing' should be taken seriously. Prayer based on holiness can never fail to receive answer.

Before you start a school day or any household chore, discipline yourself to wake early for profitable prayer and study of God's word. It will give me the strength for each day. Jesus practiced and taught his disciples the importance of prayers. Daniel, Paul and Silas triumphed by praying. There will be no limitations if you too will pray.

God gave you prayer as a key to open all doors.