Jesus communicated with the Father in prayer. He was known for His praying and the strength and power He received from prayer. It was the only subject that His disciples specifically asked that He teach them. Luke 11:1 And it came about that while He was praying in a certain place, after He had finished, one of His disciples said to Him, "Lord, teach us to pray just as John also taught his disciples." (NAS)
No doubt you have been in a prayer meeting when several believers join together to ask God to meet a specific need or to just praise Him. Never underestimate the power of corporate prayer. BUT it appears from scripture that the major dynamic of Jesus prayer life was slipping away to pray alone.
Luke 6:12 And it was at this time that He went off to the mountain to pray, and He spent the whole night in prayer to God. (NAS) His prayer time was alone, in a secluded place, at a specific time, for a specific reason. When is the last time you went to a place to pray, by yourself, for a specific reason? Alone times with the Father are a vital part of your spiritual life and growth. It is also the secret to answered prayer.
Why not take time this week and remove yourself from the hustle of life, the struggles of work, school, family or ministry and be refreshed in a time of prayer. Remember: find the time to be alone, in a secluded place and with a specific reason. God will meet you there.
I hope you find purpose for your life today as you grow in Christ. May God bless you as your spiritual life prospers in Jesus.
______________________________Today's personal note from Dennis
It is so good to be alive and sharing life with my family, friends and involved in ministry. So many people need encouraged that I feel like Paul in Romans 1:14-16 "I am under obligation both to Greeks and to barbarians, both to the wise and to the foolish. Thus, for my part, I am eager to preach the gospel to you also who are in Rome. For I am not ashamed of the gospel, for it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes, to the Jew first and also to the Greek." (NAS)
I so desire to share the GOOD NEWS. Jesus loves you and died for you. He forgives you and desires to give you a full life and hope for eternity. The Lord has so blessed me with a renewed physical life in order to serve Him. If you know of preaching and teaching opportunities please contact me. I AM READY!!
PRAYER NEED. I meet the oncologist on Friday morning May 14 in order to receive the reports from all the tests I took two weeks ago. Pray they will be good and that I will not need any further treatment at this time.
May God bless you today with a peace that passes understanding. If you have something that needs God's special touch I pray today that will happen for you and yours.
I love all of you. The picture is Sandy and the grandsons on Mother's Day (left to right-Burke, Bennett, Sandy, Collin.
I love all of you. The picture is Sandy and the grandsons on Mother's Day (left to right-Burke, Bennett, Sandy, Collin.
PS: Soon The Encourager will take on a new format. Please be prepared to make that possible. It will require some help from you. You will hear in more in the next few weeks.
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