Pray At All Times .
Ephesians 6:18-19

18. Pray at all times in the Spirit, with all prayer and supplication. To that end keep alert with all perseverance, making supplication for all the saints, 19. and also for me, that utterance may be given me in opening my mouth boldly to proclaim the mystery of the gospel,

I can’t type much this morning -- my hands certainly feel as if I put in a full day’s work yesterday! But I wanted to share this message this morning. Last night and again this morning I have had the strong urge to pray. To pray for specific people, in very specific ways. I don’t really understand how that all works, but I have learned to obey when a prayer burden is placed on my heart. On more than one occasion I have felt the call to pray for someone and then shared with them afterward the specific prayers I had lifted on their behalf, only for them to tell me they had been struggling with that issue or area of their life or a decision they needed to make.

It used to surprise me! Now I am merely humbled and honored that God has set me apart as a prayer warrior. And war is what it is all about! The verses this morning directly follow one of the most powerful passages in the New Testament for me: The Whole Armor of God. Lest you have any doubt about the urgency for prayer, read verses 10-17! We can’t win the battle alone! Notice verse 10 tell tells us to be strong in the Lord. That’s the only way we can persevere.

I had confused some of my priorities with all the hustle and bustle of the holiday season and preparing to go out of town. Actually it’s been a longer time than that. Since my return, I’ve had one very powerful affirmation that prayer is vital -- not only for ourselves -- but for all the saints. I suppose that is why I have been more intentional and deliberate -- no obedient -- when God calls me away to pray.

I hope today you will hear God calling you when he tells you to pray. And that you will obey, even without knowing who needs your prayers.

Mary  ¶ 7:09 AM