Colossians 4:2
“Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful.”
Most people think prayer means asking. Ask for forgiveness. Ask for healing. Ask for help. And yes, Jesus said ask. He said seek. He said knock. But if asking is all you do, prayer will eventually fail you.
Here’s why. One day life will be going well. No crisis. No need. And you won’t know what to ask. That’s a problem.
Because prayer is bigger than a wish list. The Bible gives us many kinds of prayer. For example, There are prayers for Praise. Thanksgiving. Petition. Intercession. Confession. Repentance. and Dedication. Each one builds something in you. Each one draws you closer to God.
God is not a genie in a bottle. He is your Father. Prayer is not the emergency line. Prayer reflects your relationship with Him.
I’m Lonnie Davis and these are thoughts worth thinking.
Suggested Prayer: Father, thank You for inviting me into relationship with You through prayer.