1 My God, whom I praise, do not remain silent, 2 for people who are wicked and deceitful have opened their mouths against me; they have spoken against me with lying tongues. 3 With words of hatred they surround me; they attack me without cause. 4 In return for my friendship they accuse me, but I am a man of prayer.
We are often in a religious hurry in our devotions. How much time do we spend in them daily? Can it not be easily reckoned in minutes? Who ever knew an eminently holy man who did not spend much of his time in prayer? Did ever a man exhibit much of the spirit of prayer, who did not devote much time in his closet?
Whitefield says, "Whole days and weeks have I spent prostrate on the ground, in silent or vocal prayer." "Fall upon your knees and grow there," is the language of another, who knew whereof he affirmed.
It has been said that no great work in literature or science was ever wrought by a man who did not love solitude. We may lay it down as an elemental principle of religion, that no large growth in holiness was ever gained by one who did not take time to be often, and long, alone with God. --The Still Hour
Today’s Hymns:
Draw Me Close
Sweet Hour of Prayer
Scripture to Respond:
Psalms 141:2
May my prayer be set before you like incense; may the lifting up of my hands be like the evening sacrifice.
Philippians 4:6-7
6 Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. 7 And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
Reflection:
Much prayer, much power!
Little prayer, little power!
No prayer, no power!
How much time on average do you spend in prayer every day? Under what circumstances would you spend more time on praying? Are you willing to experience God’s mighty power through more devoted prayer?
Prayer:
Lord, please renew my prayer life so that I will be more willing to devote myself to prayer and come close to you.
Wong Wai Tung
(Chief Executive Officer of The Great Wall Education Foundation)
