“Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer.”
Romans 12:12
Prayer is an awesome gift that our Risen Savior has given to us. Prayer is a 24 hours a day, 7 days a week invitation to call upon God in “every trouble, pray, praise and give thanks.” (Luther’s Small Catechism, The Second Commandment Explanation) You certainly don’t have to be on your knees, be in church or even have your hands folded. God is with us always – to talk with, to share our inmost thoughts, concerns, joys, and to strengthen our relationship with Jesus – what a Friend we have in Him!
We turn to Him in repentance, we turn to Him in worship, we turn to Him in the daily study of His Word, and we turn to Him in prayer – because with Him, everything is possible. One of the smallest passages in the Bible speaks volumes concerning God’s will for our lives: “Pray Continually!” (1 Thessalonians 5:17) If the Lord of the universe knows us by name, calls us by name, and has our names engraved on His palms, how much more should we call upon His Name and have His Name engraved on our hearts, minds, and palms?
Psalm 91:2 proclaims, “I will say of the Lord, He is my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.” What comforting imagery it is to know that when we pray to our Heavenly Father we are taking refuge in our God who is “The Mighty Fortress”. Though the earth gives way, and our lives may seem to crumble around us – know that no matter what we are safe in the powerful arms of our Almighty God. What better reason is there to be in daily conversation with God? God hears our prayers and answers our prayers in the name of our risen Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
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