The Last
Chapter: The Supernatural reason for
prayer
THE ONLY REASON families need prayer is because there is a
supernatural battle raging on earth, and human resources, wisdom, and power are
not sufficient to win in this battle
PRAYER IS OUR SUPERNATURAL WEAPON
Since the source of all that plagues our families is
supernatural, we need supernatural weapons to combat it. This is so clearly emphasized in
2 Corinthians 10:3-4
For though we walk in the
flesh, we do not war according to the flesh, for the weapons of our warfare are
not of the flesh, but divinely powerful for the destruction of fortresses.
The only One who can bring victory over all this evil that
plagues our families is God.
Quote from the book What Happens When We Pray For Our Families.
Evelyn, page 201-202
A CONCLUDING
WORD—PONDERING OR PRAYER
Much of what we think is
prayer is actually only pondering. Even
when we are on our knees in our prayer closets, it is easy just to roll our own
thoughts and our own answers around in our minds, not really including God at
all. This is not prayer, it is only
pondering.
My dictionary defines
“ponder” like this. “To consider
something deeply and thoroughly; to meditate over or upon, to weigh carefully
in the mind, to consider thoughtfully; to reflect, cogitate deliberate,
ruminate. This is a healthy process as
it helps us sort out whys, unravel perplexing puzzles, come to conclusions, and
even put to rest hurtful events. But
people frequently think they have prayed when they have spent time
pondering. Pondering is not prayer. Only when we involve God in this process does
it turn into prayer.
Only when we include God
in our ponderings, we are praying.
Examine carefully what you
have been calling your “prayertime.” How
much of it is really praying? Have you
learned to address God deliberately—and then listen to His responses? Or are you basically just pondering. Make sure!
Draw near to God, and He will draw near to
you.
Wow, what a thought
provoking chapter! Am I pondering or
praying? I want to take some time to
really think about this question.
Am I just going through the
motions with my prayer life? How can I
spark freshness into my prayers?
What Happens When We Pray
For Our Families has been an amazing journey of prayer. God has given me this wonderful power source
called prayer, but do I take it seriously?
Do I have a heart for prayer or am I just pondering?
I have been reminded through the pages of this book that prayer needs to be my lifeline. I need to stop pondering and begin speaking and listening to God in a very real way.
Praying for my family must
be a priority in my life, but how do I slow my life down and make room for
prayer?
It is my choice. What is most important to me?
Prayer is the most important
thing that I can do for my family, so my life should allow plenty of time for
it.
Note:
For the past several years I have become so busy. My time with God has not been the same. I have made a choice this week. I am letting go of everything, except this blog and my writing. It is time to rest and refresh. Please pray for me as I let go and let God do it.
As I close the pages of this
book, I want to say, “Thank you Evelyn!”
Once again, you have inspired me to take prayer seriously.
I have changed the book that we will be reading. It will be; Gaining Through Losing. I can't wait to get back into this book. I remember it was very meaningful the last time I read it.
Blessings to you day.
Robin
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