In this message, Pastor challenged us to “Stick with Prayer.” Prayer is an action that should carry purpose. Many lag in prayer because they didn’t hear anything after they prayed. However, prayer requires knowledge, wisdom, understanding, and most of all, patience. Trusting is a key part of prayer. Regardless of what we see or how we feel, we are to pray until something happens.

We are to pray without ceasing, and we should pray strategically. Pastor equated prayer to a workout; requiring endurance and some pain, but resulting in strength being produced. We are commanded not to be anxious, but to pray. Praying should be present in every activity that is done under heaven.

Pastor also distinguished between prayer and supplication. Your prayers - prayers of intercession - can provide strength to other people. Your prayers - those of supplication - can provide strength to you. During this season, Pastor encourages us to intercede and pray for those that are fearful. Your prayers are God’s hand extended for other people, our missionaries, and our nations. An integral part of these prayers is thanksgiving. Pray with a thankful heart. Pray with purpose. Pray without ceasing. Pray strategically. Stick with prayer.

Scriptures:

Ecclesiastes 3:1; James 5:13, 16b; Colossians 4:2-3; Ephesians 5:15-17; Philippians 4:6-7

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