Historical Posts

How Long Has it Been? – Audio

How long has it been since you…

had something to eat?
have been to work?
got a decent amount of rest?

These things may seem natural, and thus it likely has not been long at all since you may have done any or all of these.

How long has it been since you spent quality time in prayer?

Sure, we have just prayed a few moments ago as a congregation; however, how long has it been since you prayed individually? Does it seem as frequently as the aforementioned daily tasks?

Paul mentioned that prayer should be a frequent part of our lives. He wrote, “pray without ceasing (1 Thessalonians 5:17).” He also penned, “praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit (Ephesians 6:18)…”

Does it seem tedious? It shouldn’t be; it is very rewarding! James wrote, “…the effective, fervent prayer of a righteous man avails much (James 5:16).”

We need to go to God in prayer. We need to pray for ourselves, for each other, and even for our enemies. How long has it been since you truly prayed?

Are you righteous in the eyes of God, having been washed clean of sin by the blood of Christ? Are you praying?