Prayer Is Needed

In my life journey, prayer is something I need to do.

My sister called me today, she is not a believer in Christ  

She is going through depression 

I listened to her story, her heartache, her anxiety 

Only thing I could offer her was prayer   

She is opened to the word and prayer  

So I read the word and prayed 

But, I was thinking whether my prayer was sufficient

Because I felt like I was missing something   

Prayer is a daily walk with Jesus

Mark 9:14-29

In verse 29, we notice differences in translations:

The NIV and ESV say, “This kind can come out only by prayer.”

The KJV adds, “by prayer and fasting.”

I don’t know what the original text said. 

Jesus’ Example of Prayer, in this moment, Jesus does not stop to pray before casting out the demon. Instead, He simply gives an authoritative command, and the spirit leaves. This shows that Jesus’ authority came from His ongoing communion with the Father. We see, how often He went to solitary places to pray. Jesus lived a lifestyle of prayer, so when the need arose, He spoke and acted with divine authority.

Lesson for Us

The lesson for us is clear: prayer should not only happen in moments of crisis but should be added  into our daily lives. Prayer is communion with God, building intimacy on Him. Then, when we face challenges, we can respond with spiritual authority and confidence.

The KJV’s addition of fasting shows us the need of spiritual discipline. Regular prayer and fasting help us strengthen our faith, resist temptation, and stay tuned to God’s voice. They prepare us for  battle. 

Sweet hour of prayer

Sweet hour of prayer

That calls me from a world of care

And bids me at my Father's throne

Make all my wants and wishes known

In seasons of distress and grief

My soul has often found relief

And oft escaped the tempter's snare

By Thy return, sweet hour of prayer

Sweet hour of prayer

Sweet hour of prayer

The joys I feel, the bliss I share

Of those whose anxious spirits burn

With strong desires for Thy return

With such I hasten to the place

Where God my Savior shows His face

And gladly take my station there

And wait for Thee, sweet hour of prayer

Sweet hour of prayer

Sweet hour of prayer

And wait for Thee

Sweet hour of prayer