Be A Man! Get Down On Your Knees And Pray!

Prayer is an opportunity to bring our will into line with God's plan - Our prayers won’t change God’s mind, but they may change ours. Prayer helps us better understand the mind of God.

Prayer is an opportunity to demonstrate our trust in God - Why did God let Abraham question his justice and intercede for a wicked city? Abraham knew that God must punish sin, but he also knew from experience that God is merciful to sinners. God knew there were not ten righteous people in the city, but he was merciful enough to allow Abraham to intercede. He was also merciful enough to help Lot, Abraham’s nephew, get out of Sodom before it was destroyed. God does not take pleasure in destroying the wicked, but he must punish sin. He is both just and merciful. We should be thankful that God’s mercy extends to us.

Prayer is speaking with God - The godly are those who are faithful and devoted to God. We too can be confident that God listens to our prayers and answers when we call on him. Sometimes we think that God will not hear us because we have fallen short of his high standards for holy living. But if we have trusted Christ for salvation, God has forgiven us, and he will listen to us. When you feel as though your prayers are bouncing off the ceiling, remember that as a believer, you have been set apart by God-and he loves you. He hears and answers, although his answers may not be what you expect. Look at your problems in the light of God’s power instead of looking at God in the shadow of your problems.

Prayer is an awesome privilege - Prayer is our approach to God, and we are to come boldly. Some Christians approach God meekly with heads hung low, afraid to ask him to meet their needs. Others pray flippantly, giving little thought to what they say. Come with reverence because he is your King. But also come with bold assurance because he is your Friend and Counselor.

Prayer reflects our dependence on God - As Isaac pleaded with God for children, so the Bible encourages us to ask-and even plead-for our most personal and important requests. God wants to grant our requests, but he wants us to ask him. Even then, as Isaac learned, God may decide to withhold his answer for a while in order to (1) deepen our insight into what we really need, (2) broaden our appreciation for his answers, or (3) allow us to mature so we can use his gifts more wisely.

Prayer can restore relationship with God - One of the effects of sin in our life is to keep us from feeling like praying. But perfect moral behavior is not a condition for prayer. Don’t let guilt feelings over sin keep you from your only means of restoration. No matter how long you have been away from God, he is ready to hear from you and restore you to a right relationship. Every situation can be salvaged if you are willing to turn again to him. In spite of Samson's past, God still answered his prayer. If God could still work in Samson’s situation, he can certainly make something worthwhile out of yours.

So what are you waiting for? God's communication line is always on for 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 12 months a year and as long as you're still alive and kicking! So, be a Man! Get down on your knees and pray!

GDOP

What is it like to have 30000 believers coming together to pray? Awesome man! With that number of people, we can call out to God to shake His nations.
Seriously, numbers do indicate strength. Imagine GDOP with a few hundred people responding to the call to pray, occupying a small corner of the stadium. Shake the nation? Can't even shake the stadium! The loud speaker can do that job.
When people gather to pray, they don't say, "we need x number of people to come before we can pray." They are going to pray like they never prayed before, they are going to hold on to God until He respond to their requests.
I was there. God is preparing His people to cry out to Him, to plead for His grace and mercy upon His people. He is showing us what it means to stand in the gap, people for people, nations to nations. God is showing us the way to His heart, the Father heart of God, to intercede for His people.
Yes, the 40 days of fasting and prayer is here again. This time, the spiritual warfare will intensified. Will you come alongside with me to pray? You and I with God makes the majority!
GDOP - A Great Day Of Prayer, isn't it?