July 13, 2016
MY FRIENDS, IS PRAYER NECESSARY IN THE MIDST OF ALL THE CHAOS?
Prayer How sweet the sound to the ears of the one who saved a wretch like you and I. We were all lost, but now we are found; was blind, but now through the grace of God and our prayers we see. My friends, the principalities, the powers, and the rulers of the darkness of this world surrounds all with a cloud of discouragement who neglects to seek God “at all times in the Spirit, with prayer and supplication.”
The enemy tells us that being on our knees is not a priority and the blessings that comes along with that personal relationship with God when we are on our knees is not a necessity. Why should the “sons and daughters of God” take the time from their busy schedule to communicate with God. He has already given us everything we need. My friends, if that is your attitude, then focus on the chaos and say with conviction “He is even at the door.”
And then fall on your knees with that same conviction because prayer is the key that unlocks our faith and endurance to all the boundless resources from the one who gave his only Begotten Son 
and a son who gave it all even His life along with all their omnipotence within our reach through the Holy Spirit. But it all starts with prayer. And if we neglect understanding the importance of prayer we will become complacent and begin to deviate from where God is leading us on this journey He has placed us on.
And as God’s elect, we must also take our prayers to the front lines of the battle field and in the center of the chaos and the “breaking news” of the day and the great controversy between good and evil that has taken our world by storm. But if we neglect our prayer life in the midst of it all, then we become part of that same storm that is leading many to a state of spiritual ruin. So friends, prayer is how we stay focused while at the same time communicating our message in the midst of the chaos and the over saturation of technology.
And the bombardment of five hundred plus cable TV stations to choose from, along with Netflix, Facebook, twitter, Instagram and whatever else Satan has devised to make one’s mind numb to the fact that, when ye shall see all these things spoken of in Matt. 24, know that Christ second coming is near” even at the door.” In addition, from our knees the world must be able to see the light of Christ who directs all to “Come to Him, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and He will give them rest.
Take His yoke upon us and learn from Him, for He is gentle and lowly in heart, and we will find rest for our souls. For His yoke is easy and His burden is light.”Matt. 11:28-30 (NKJV) So my friends, our focus must never waiver. We must communicate Christ in the midst of the chaos of this world and it must be all about Christ and His will for us, as we communicate our passion to serve through our prayers along with God’s word and Spirit.
”But the obstacles that hinder our progress will never disappear before a halting, doubting spirit. Those who defer obedience till every shadow of uncertainty disappears and there remains no risk of failure or defeat, will never obey at all. Unbelief whispers, “Let us wait till the obstructions are removed, and we can see our way clearly;” but faith [and prayer] courageously urges an advance, hoping all things, believing all things.” (E.G. White Patriarchs and Prophets PP 290)
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