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Thursday, May 5, 2016

The Prayer Path

Psalm 143:7-8 Hear me speedily, O Lord : my spirit faileth: hide not thy face from me, lest I be like unto them that go down into the pit. Cause me to hear thy lovingkindness in the morning; for in thee do I trust: cause me to know the way wherein I should walk; for I lift up my soul unto thee.

David was a warrior and often hid in caves from his enemies who wanted to kill him for his kingdom. That's why he prayed a lot. He prayed about everything. We are commanded to pray. 1 Thessalonians 5:17 Pray without ceasing. God has promised to hear our prayers.

The path of prayer is sometimes paved with waiting for answers, but our duty is to pray. Pray when God says, “Yes”. Pray when God says, “No, I have a better way.” Pray when God says, “Wait."

Prayer is more than a religious activity --- it’s a path out of the valley. It’s a path of praise. Every person who walks through the valley would do well to adopt an attitude of prayer and praise.

George Washington at Valley Forge in 1776 didn't stop praying. Often he could be seen kneeling in the snow seeking the God of Heaven for His sovereign help and power. He kept praying. Never stop praying. God hears and answers prayers.