Interim director of missions
Morgan Baptist Association
Prayer can and must be a vital priority in the life of a minister. Prayer provides a primary avenue for direct access to God Himself.
We realize there is no substitute for quality time invested in prayer with the Lord.
Even so, we often spend more time talking about prayer than we actually
involve ourselves in the practice of prayer.
Confession
During my years as a pastor and even as a state missionary there were times when I did not pray as much as I needed to or as much as I now do. I have now come to a new awareness and commitment in my life and ministry. Prayer must be a personal priority.
Evidence
The evidence of this personal priority is found in the amount of time actually spent in prayer. Most ministers have preached about prayer and taught lessons on prayer. The issue at hand, however, is this: How much time do we actually spend in fellowship with God — speaking, listening, meditating and relating to God Himself?
Suggestion
Permit me to make a suggestion. Whatever amount of time you are now spending in prayer, increase that time. We must, I repeat, must spend more time with God in His throne room. Jesus paid the ultimate price so that we could do so.
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