Danny Fourie

… But in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God … will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.  Philippians 4:6,7

Do you still pray? What do you think about prayer?

You can never pray too much – just enough. It is often said that prayer is like breathing, if you stop, you will not be living much longer. Prayer is talking to God. By praying you show that you need the Lord and honour him. You realize that you are not on your own – you are talking to the Creator of heaven and earth!

Prayer is not just to ask. Prayer is to say thank you and to confess your guilt, to talk to God about everything that lives in your heart. No one who prays will say that it is in vain. God will never say that he has no time for you. He is always there. (Matthew 28:20)

The question remains, does it help to pray? If the question means: Does everything happen as I ask, then one should say: No, not always. There are prayers that are not heard. Sometimes we pray for people who are sick, and then they die without healing. It is a disappointment to us. (2 Corinthians 12: 7-9)

Our life with God is not like a sentimental novel, which always has a good ending. The reason be there is something more than just an earthly life. We believe that there is life after life. Often the Lord does not give the outcome we desire, but He gives the power to accept the outcome. (Psalm 138: 3)

Meanwhile, Paul comforts us: “Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God … And the peace of God will guard your hearts and your minds … (Philippians 4:6,7)

Prayer: Thank you God that I may have the confidence to share my heart and wants with you. Thank you for taking my prayers seriously and listening to me. Amen