Monday, February 15, 2016

40 Days of Prayer - Day 37



Day 37

I used to love reading the famous columnist Abigail Van Buren, otherwise known as Dear Abby.  People would write to her about problem they were facing and seeking her advice.  The problems ranged from marital issues to drug issues.  Somehow, “Abby” always seemed to provide simple and practical wisdom that would make sense.

How often do we seek God for our problems?  We pray to him about our problems.  We pray to him in desperate times.  We pray to him when crisis arrives.  But God is not just a 911 prayer, he is more than that!  We need to pray regularly with him.  It is a time for us to commune with our heavenly Father.  How are you spending time with God?  Jesus offered practical advice to his disciple and told them to find a private place to pray.  Will you do that tonight?  Find a quiet place in your home.  Find a quiet place in the church tonight.  It is where you and God can meet.

But when you pray, go into your room and shut the door and pray to your Father who is in secret. And your Father who sees in secret will reward you.    Matthew 6:6 (ESV)

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