Jesus was a praying man, and we are called to follow his example.
1Pet 2:21 For even hereunto were ye called: because Christ also suffered for us, leaving us an example, that ye should follow his steps:
1Joh 2:6 He that saith he abideth in him ought himself also so to walk, even as he walked.
When is the last time you set your alarm clock and got up a great while before daylight to pray?
Mr 1:35 And in the morning, rising up a great while before day, he went out, and departed into a solitary place, and there prayed.
What about all night in prayer? Many of us may not even know what it means to pray for an hour. Have you ever considered praying all night or at least a good portion of it?
Luk 6:12 And it came to pass in those days, that he went out into a mountain to pray, and continued all night in prayer to God.
What about spending an hour in prayer with the Lord? When is the last time you spent an hour in fervent prayer with the Lord? When you sing Sweet Hour of Prayer below, can you sing it with your understanding (1Cor 14:15) and with all your heart?
Sweet Hour of Prayer
Sweet hour of prayer! sweet hour of prayer!
That calls me from a world of care,
And bids me at my Father’s throne
Make all my wants and wishes known.
In seasons of distress and grief,
My soul has often found relief,
And oft escaped the tempter’s snare,
By thy return, sweet hour of prayer!
Sweet hour of prayer! sweet hour of prayer!
The joys I feel, the bliss I share,
Of those whose anxious spirits burn
With strong desires for thy return!
With such I hasten to the place
Where God my Savior shows His face,
And gladly take my station there,
And wait for thee, sweet hour of prayer!
Sweet hour of prayer! sweet hour of prayer!
Thy wings shall my petition bear
To Him whose truth and faithfulness
Engage the waiting soul to bless.
And since He bids me seek His face,
Believe His Word and trust His grace,
I’ll cast on Him my every care,
And wait for thee, sweet hour of prayer!
Sweet hour of prayer! sweet hour of prayer!
May I thy consolation share,
Till, from Mount Pisgah’s lofty height,
I view my home and take my flight.
This robe of flesh I’ll drop, and rise
To seize the everlasting prize,
And shout, while passing through the air,
“Farewell, farewell, sweet hour of prayer!”
–William W. Walford
You can view the music sheet and play the tune for Sweet Hour of Prayer at TimelessTruths.org.
Here are some scriptures concerning prayer.
Eph 5:20 Giving thanks always for all things unto God and the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ;
Php 4:6 Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.
Col 4:2 Continue in prayer, and watch in the same with thanksgiving;
1Th 5:17 Pray without ceasing. In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.
1Ti 2:1, 2 I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men; For kings, and for all that are in authority; that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty.
I would also suggest you read the Power through Prayer and Purpose in Prayer by E.M. Bounds.
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