Hindrances to Prayer

Prayer is power. One of my favourite writers describes prayer as the power that moves the arm of Omnipotence. We live in perilous times. The events of each passing day helps us to appreciate our need of answers to our heartfelt prayers. It is important therefore that we recognize that there are conditions which may hinder our prayers. Some time ago I received a list of some hindrances to prayer. I'll share a few with you tonight. Just check your bibles for the listed texts as I will not be typing them out. It's now 12:09 a.m.


Selfish motives hinder prayer.                            James 4:3

Stinginess hinders prayer.                                  Proverbs 21:13

Stubborness hinders prayer.                               Proverbs 1:24-28

An unforgiving spirit hinders prayers.               Mark 11:25&26

Dealing unfairly with others hinders prayer      Micah 3:1-4


Sobering texts. This morning it is my prayer that we will ensure that none of these element will hinder our prayers. 

Blessings.


Love you all.

Verne

Thank You, Lord.

On days when you are called to be broken bread and poured out wine for others you inevitably come to recognize your own vulnerability and insufficiency. You keenly feel the need for divine guidance. I thank God for situations that help me to see my need of Him more clearly. I thank Him that at the cross:

 Hurting families can receive the balm of Gilead.

We can experience His loving touch.

We can lay burdens down.

We receive our healing.

Miracles are wrought.

We are emptied of self and filled with His gracious presence.

We are thoroughly equipped for service.

Divinity meets humanity.

Reconciliation is complete.

We gain Christ's victory and go forth as conquerors.

Thank you, Lord.

Food for Thought

" The difficulties we have to encounter may be very much lessened by that meekness which hides itself in Christ. If we possess the humility of our Master, we shall rise above the slights, the rebuffs, the annoyances to which we are daily exposed and they will cease to cast a gloom over the spirit. The highest evidence of nobility in a Christian is self control.He who under abuse or cruelty fails to maintain a calm and trustful spirit robs God of His right to reveal in him His own perfection of character. Lowliness of heart is the strength that gives victory to the followers of Christ; it is the token of their connection with the courts above." (DA p.301)

I'm still working on digesting this. May God help us all to make this a reality in our lives.

As you ruminate on these words why not take a moment to stop and smell the roses?

Blessings.
 
Love you all.
 
Verne