GOD tells us to "pray without ceasing"(1 Thess. 5:17).
Pray not only every day, but several times a day. Be continually in a spirit of prayer. Pray as you walk down the street, as you drive your car, as you go about your housework, as you work on your farm, You can keep in close communion with God in no other way. You can keep the 'CONTACT' only by constant prayer. Your real troubles and difficulties are not always the problems of the material world you see and feel and hear, not necessarily those of dealing with other people.
The Apostle Paul warns us, "For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against rulers of the darkness of this world, against SPIRITUAL WICKEDNESS (Margin, 'wicked spirits') in high places" (Ephesians 6:12)." He continues — "Wherefore take unto you the whole armor of God, that ye may be able to withstand ... praying always (verses 13, 18)."
Alone you can no more cope with the unseen spiritual powers of evil that bear down upon you than a little ant could cope with a giant. But none need be overcome. Man is not left alone to conquer the powers of evil by his own feeble efforts. Jesus conquered the enemy and He says: "Come unto me and I will give you rest" ( Matt 11: 28).
The Bible is filled with thousands of promises of deliverance and help. These promises cannot be broken. Satan cannot break them and he stands helpless to deter their blessing, when you stand with obedience upon the promises of God, claimed in the prayer of faith.
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SILVER TREASURE ARCHIVE
We also have available for additional encouragement on prayer these resources —
INSPIRING SCRIPTURES ABOUT PRAYER!
BUT BY PRAYER AND FASTING
FASTING — A Bible Course Lesson
Video Sermon — A GOOD HABIT OF PRAYER
Video Sermon — LABOR OF PRAYER
Our good friends with the Church of God International offer this wonderful booklet —
HOW TO BE MORE EFFECTIVE IN YOUR PRAYER LIFE
