Some of us need to move from worrying our way through prayer into learning how to battle in prayer. This means moving from being a ‘Prayer Worrier’ to becoming a ‘Prayer Warrior’ according to Kenneth Berding in a recent article on behalf of the Talbot School of Theology.
Prayer worriers only pray about things that they’re worried about. The only items that some people pray about are the matters that make them anxious. A person who only prays about their worries is a classic prayer worrier.
Prayer warriors try to follow Jesus’ instructions to not worry about tomorrow or be anxious about what they will eat, drink or wear. Instead, they strive to seek first God’s kingdom and trust that every necessary thing will be added to them (Matt. 6:25-34). Moreover, prayer warriors take the words of the Apostle Paul to heart when he instructs Christians that in the face of anxiety:
“In everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” Philippians 4:6-7.
Make sure that you set aside some time each day not just to pray about things that you’re worried about, but to pray about matters that you believe will extend God’s kingdom-building agenda in the world and as the Holy Spirit leads you.
Lord our God, we thank You for the privilege of prayer in direct relationship with You. We enter upon Your complete awareness of all our needs and we surrender them to You as Your Word instructs us; that You perfect what concerns us, fulfilling Your purpose for each one of us. We seek You to be glorified and exalted in the world. Through Jesus, the Way, the Truth and the Life we come to You. John 14:6 AMEN!
Rev Lois Blei
CEN PRAYER
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lois.blei@christianemergencynetwork.net
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