Jesus not only taught his disciples how to pray, but he practiced what He preached and was found many a times in solitary, praying to God His Father, sometimes praying all night long (Luke 6:12). Jesus expressed and asserted that we ought to watch and pray lest we fall into temptation, for the Spirit truly is ready, but the flesh is weak (Mark 14:38). The Bible further counsels us that we ought to pray continually (i.e., without ceasing) (1 Thessalonians 5:17). Now think about this – is it humanly possible for us to pray without ceasing? Certainly not humanly. So how then can we as Christians pray continually; pray without ceasing? For the answer to this question, we need to dive deeper into the scripture. The scripture reveals that God is able to do more than we can ask or think. In other words, we can ask (pray audibly) and present our requests and supplications to God or we can think (pray silently) about our needs and He is able to do exceedingly abundantly (Ephesians 3:20-21). Our eyes need to be fixed on Jesus (Hebrews 12:2) and our thoughts/mind need to be focused/stayed on Him (Isaiah 26:3). Now, what should we think of? We should think about – whatever is true, noble, right, pure, lovely, admirable, anything that is excellent or praiseworthy (Philippians 4:8). By praying with our voice and thoughts, we can pray incessantly (without ceasing) and as Christians we need to do exactly that.
2 Chronicles 7:14 (KJV)
14 If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land.
Ephesians 3:20-21 (KJV)
20 Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us,
21 Unto him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus throughout all ages, world without end. Amen.
Luke 6:12 (KJV)
12 And it came to pass in those days, that he went out into a mountain to pray, and continued all night in prayer to God.
Mano Paul
Hi Deepa. Thank you for sharing your encouraging words and your prayers are certainly much appreciated. It was a pity we missed the Mohan C. Lazarus fasting prayer this past weekend. I am told by all who attended that it was a fruitful and very productive experience. We pray that you and your family is richly blessed.
Deepa Fenil
Hi Mano, 2 Chronicles 7:14 was the verse we meditated in the fasting prayer. It was truly a confirmation from GOD for me as I saw the same verse today. Prayer and seeking HIS face is the one and only thing GOD wants from us. GOD bless you and I pray that HE gives more new revelations to all through this blog.