“Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus” -1 Thessalonians 5:16
Prayer is a vital part of a relationship with God because it is what cultivates that relationship. How can we depend to someone we don’t know?
Really, this isn’t complicated. We have to make praying a priority in our lives. Don’t wait until you in the parking lot until the interview to pray about the job. Don’t wait to pray that you will have healthy children pray about it when you find yourself with a child.
It is never too early to talk to God about what going nom in your life.
A while ago I ordered a part for a friend’s truck for her. I didn’t pray about it first. The entire process has been a dumpster fire. The delivery driver hasn’t delivered it. It says it’s out for delivery, but they won’t deliver it, despite though have delivered other things. It’s very frustrating. I have been praying about it, even though I’m late in the process. I know God can even answer prayer when they are too late, maybe its because I have lost faith that they will even deliver it at this point.
Whether I pray now or later, God still has the power to answer them.
It’s not about whether God will answer prayer, it’s whether we have enough faith. God tells us we will have trials and tribulations in life.
We are fighting a war, but our weapons are not swords or guns, we fight with words -our prayers. Even though this fight is in the spiritual it’s not ok rush it. Spiritual or not when we rush about it there is little chance of winning. Maybe before saying a prayer at the last minute, or waiting for trouble to come, we should prepare the for the battle ahead.
John 16:33 that trouble will come,
“These things I have spoken to you, that in Me you will have peace. In the world you will have tribulations, but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world.
If we know it’s coming we should pray about it now. Because by the time the problem comes, we will be more prepared. In fact, God will likely move things around innour favor so the problem will be solved before it gets to us.
Deuteronomy 31:8 tells us,
“The Lord Himself goes before you and will be with you, He will never leave you not foresake you, Do not be afraid, do not be discouraged.”
Jesus can fight our battles ahead of time. How many more battles will be won in advance when we add our faith to prayer?
From Pity to Praise 