The Key
Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful.
Colossians 4:2
Prayer is the greatest key that God has given to us. This key gives access to not just any ordinary room, but to the very throne room of God Almighty himself. Prayer takes us directly to our God and makes us stand before Him and enables us to make requests, plead our case, obtain mercy and receive a multitude of grace and blessings.
Prayer can unlock the riches of heaven. It can call down the power of God to save the lost, perform miracles, and change the course of nations. It can bring us into harmony with Almighty God and help us experience more of His riches, wisdom, and blessings.
How do we enter into this deeper level of prayer and experience more of this vital prayer life? Paul said that one key is to be “steadfast” in our prayers. He used a Hebrew word that indicates perseverance and diligence. It means being intensely focused and completely committed.
This kind of prayer begins with a recognition that prayer is not a ritual, but central to our relationship with God. With a realization that He is with us all the time. We do not need to wait for church services or special times or places to pray. We can talk with Him at any time about any subject.
This is the prayer that comes from our hearts. Prayer, which is earnest, and steadfast, can bring a breakthrough. Prayer combined with fasting multiplies its effects and helps us experience more of God’s power.
Today, ask God to help you evaluate your prayer life. Do you need more power? Would you like to be closer to Him? Do you find yourself succumbing to temptations? If you want His help, seek a new devotion to prayer. Make prayer a constant part of your daily life. Remember that God always is with you, to provide whatever you need. Call on Him right now. Enter the throne room of grace. The key is in your hands.
Prayer can unlock the riches of heaven. It can call down the power of God to save the lost, perform miracles, and change the course of nations. It can bring us into harmony with Almighty God and help us experience more of His riches, wisdom, and blessings.
How do we enter into this deeper level of prayer and experience more of this vital prayer life? Paul said that one key is to be “steadfast” in our prayers. He used a Hebrew word that indicates perseverance and diligence. It means being intensely focused and completely committed.
This kind of prayer begins with a recognition that prayer is not a ritual, but central to our relationship with God. With a realization that He is with us all the time. We do not need to wait for church services or special times or places to pray. We can talk with Him at any time about any subject.
This is the prayer that comes from our hearts. Prayer, which is earnest, and steadfast, can bring a breakthrough. Prayer combined with fasting multiplies its effects and helps us experience more of God’s power.
Today, ask God to help you evaluate your prayer life. Do you need more power? Would you like to be closer to Him? Do you find yourself succumbing to temptations? If you want His help, seek a new devotion to prayer. Make prayer a constant part of your daily life. Remember that God always is with you, to provide whatever you need. Call on Him right now. Enter the throne room of grace. The key is in your hands.