1 Timothy 2:1-4
I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for all people— for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness.
Beloved,
If you are to do your part in establishing the kingdom of God in your life and on the earth, you can’t be casual about your prayer life. Prayer is an essential pillar and must be treated as such.
One of the ways to establish your prayer lives is to set a consistent time for daily prayer. Minimally it should be before sleeping and when you wake up in the morning.
When you pray, your prayer should not be based on your needs alone. You should pray according to God’s word. You should pray according to His will.
No reason should be strong enough to keep you from praying. The devil will throw all kinds of excuses your way. Do not take his bait. Don’t let anything take away your prayer life. If you allow the devil to pull you away from talking with Jesus, you helping him pull down a major pillar that connects you to God. Think about it. Can a soldier succeed with minimal or no communication with his captain? Not communicating with his captain makes him vulnerable to the enemy’s attack and an easy prey. Beloved, don’t let the devil deceive you into believing you can live without prayer. Just as you can’t live without the word of God, you can’t live without prayer.
I commend you to God and to the word of His grace.
I call you blessed. I call you NATIONS.
