Purpose In Prayer

Bp. David Scott sent this blog out to everyone in our Communion, and it was such a blessing that I wanted to share it with everyone else. Enjoy!

A person who conducted an informal survey about the prayers people pray in his church and found that most people pray one of two types of prayers. The first was an SOS - not only "Save Our Souls", but also, "O God, help us now". The second was an SOP prayer, or "Solve Our Problems" prayer.

People asked the Lord to eliminate all needs, struggles, trials, and temptations. They wanted carefree, perfect lives, and they fully believed that is what God had promised them. He concluded from his survey: "Most people want God to do it all."

God has not promised, however, to live our lives for us, but rather to walk through our lives with us. Our part is to be faithful and obedient; His part is to lead us, guide us, and help us.

"God hath promised
Strength for the day,
Rest for the labor,
Light for the way,
Grace for the trials,
Help from above,
Unfailing sympathy,
Undying love."
(Annie Johnson Flient)

Do what you know you can do today and God will do what you cannot do.

You cannot control the length of your life but you can control its width and depth.
(Evan Esar)

...and behold, I am with you all the days, perpetually, uniformly, and on every occasion, to the very close and consummation of the age.
Matthew 28:20 (AMP)