1. “Why pray? If God wants them to come, they will come. I don’t have to pray for them.” 2. “Why pray again? I prayed for them long time ago already.” 3. “Prayer is useless, I will rather invite my friends to church personally.” 4. “No point praying, there is no improvement at all.” 5. “When should I stop praying? I’m busy with my exams and work. I can’t be praying for them forever right?” 6. “Don’t worry. They will come to know God when the time is right. Rather, I should worry about myself first.” 7. “I don’t care about the rest, that’s their business. As long as I’m saved, I’m OK.” 8. “Why pray now? The evangelistic meeting is held next month. It’s too early anyway.”
Sounds familiar? Have you ever have such thoughts in your mind before? What is wrong with them? Well, they are all self-centered thoughts which portray prayer into a chore, thoughts that have no place for love, a lack of love for the lost.
One will pray for his or her loves one out of love, persistently and regularly. Praying for the lost does not happen only when the evangelistic meeting is around the corner. It is the love of God that we experience that compels us to pray for our loves one, friends, relatives and the needy. We love God because He first loves us.
Look back into your life and be grateful how God has helped you in your darkest moments, moments where no man is able to save you but only God, through Jesus Christ. How awesome is the love of the Almighty God!
Start sharing this love with the lost, through prayers with the love of God in your heart of hearts.
“This is how God showed his love among us: He sent his one and only Son into the world that we might live through him.” 1 John 4:9
This Week @ Detonate:
Come and hear the Word of God by Brother Weston this coming Saturday at 4.45pm sharp! See You!
Coming up
On the 20th Sept 2009, our church has invited Glenn Lim, a youth specialist consultant, life coach and counselor to share with us about his testimony. Do invited your friends and relatives and witness how God touches them through this great servant of His. Main English Service, 10am at Great World City, GV Hall 5.