Daily Devotional
Do You Believe Prayer Is Optional for You?
“Then He spoke a parable to them, that men always ought to pray and not lose heart”
Luke 18:1
June 6, 2020
Ponder This
I think the reason we don’t pray with frequency and fervency today is because we think we can do things on our own without prayer. You know, perhaps the worst thing about us is not our prayerlessness but our pride.
We have our plans, machinery and methods. We have our pastors, choirs, Bible fellowships, and buildings. So we come to church thinking, “We’ll get it done; we know how to do it.”
And you know what the devil does? He stands in the corner and smirks. He says, “You can have your buildings, your choirs, your preacher—have everything you want. You can even have your Bible studies, as long as you leave out prayer.” Satan knows the power of God that comes with the kind of fervent prayer that will not take no for an answer.
Practice This
We must get it in our heads: the devil was even willing to go head-to-head in battle with the archangel Michael (Daniel 10:12-13). But he fears our prayers! He will do everything he can to keep you distracted and off your knees. Spend time in prayer. The devil mocks at our schemes, laughs at our organizations, ridicules our talents, but he fears our prayers. Pray—not only frequently but fervently.
FOR YOUR GIFT TO THE MINISTRY
Front Porch Moments by Gayle Foster
WITH KEY INSIGHTS FROM HER FATHER, ADRIAN ROGERS
I try to unplug each morning with Jesus with just my rocking chair, my Bible, and a pen.
Having a secret place is very important because I know that Jesus is always there waiting for me. I know where I can find Him! His presence is everywhere, but there are places where it is so thick you can cut it with a knife. You may not even have a front porch, but there is a secret place for you as well. God’s invitations are for anyone who will respond. There is no more important request than the one found in Psalm 27:8: “My heart has heard You say, ‘Come and talk with Me.’ And my heart responds, ‘Lord, I am coming.’”
