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Text : Luke 18:1

And he spake a parable unto them to this end, that men ought always to pray, and not to faint;

Prayerlessness is one major problem amongst many Christians today.  While so many find it easier to spend more time with their phones than praying, some others pray, but they pray amiss.

If Jesus said that men ought always to pray, then we must take the matter of prayer more serious. From Jesus' statement, it is obvious that if you are not praying, you are fainting.
So, you are either a praying Christian or a fainting Christian.

Sometimes, praying can appear to be a tedious work. Some even say that prayer is a work. Yes it is a tiring work for many who are carnal. It is a scary work for carnal christians as well. But, for people who always want to experience victory in their walk with the Lord, it is a sweet work of Faith.

See the testimony of Epaphras:
 _“Epaphras, who is one of you and a servant of Christ Jesus, sends greetings. He is always wrestling in prayer for you, that you may stand firm in all the will of God, mature and fully assured. I vouch for him that he is working hard for you and for those at Laodicea and Hierapolis.”_ Colossians 4:12-13

This disciple sees the need for the Colossian Church to Stand upright before the Lord, hence he laboured for them in the place of prayer. 

Anyone who will truly maintain a closer walk with the Lord must learn to pray. Don't pray only when problem comes, but make praying your practice and habit so that when challenges come, you would have mastered the art of effective praying.

Jesus told the parable about the woman seeking justice from a wicked judge to teach us two major lessons:

1. To Pray ceaselessly and persistently,

  We are being told to pray 
without ceasing.(1 Thess.  5:17). Are you fainting in the place of prayer? Are you giving up on God?
Are you loosing hope because of long awaited unfulfilled desire? Jesus is once again calling you to the alter of prayer today.

2.  Not Loosing Faith:

When you no longer find prayer essential in your life, one major possibility you are confronted with is that you are loosing Faith.  Jesus asked a question after the parable in Luke 18:8: _Nevertheless when the Son of man cometh, shall he find faith on the earth?_ 
Effective praying is synonymous to Faith in God, so when you no longer engage in effective praying, it reveals that you are no longer in Faith.

May the Lord baptize you afresh with His fresh and Holy fire so that your alter can burn once again.


Bible Reading: Luke 18:1-8.

Prayer Points

1.Lord rekindle my prayer altar with your holy fire.

2. Father, deliver me from every lethargy and fatigue in the place of prayer.


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