Dr. R. A. Torrey wants to share the following with us found in his booklet, what Prayer can do: "Now let us look at the fourth phrase, 'for him'.
The prayer was definite prayer for a definite person; and that is the kind of prayer God answers, definite prayer.
Oh, how general and vague many of our prayers are.
They are very pretty, they sound nicely, they are charmingly phrased, but they ask no definite, specific thing and they get no definite, specific answer.
When you pray to God, have a very definite, clear-cut idea of just exactly what it is you want of God; and ask Him for that definite and specific thing; and, if you meet the other conditions of prevailing prayer, you will get that definite, specific thing which you asked.
God's answer will be just as definite as your prayer.
To sum it all up, the prayer that God answers is the prayer that is to God the Father, that is on the ground of the atoning blood of God the Son, and that is under the direction, and in the power of God the Holy Spirit.
You will find the text on which all we have to say is based in James 5:16 "The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much."
These words of God set forth prayer as a working force, as something that brings things to pass that would not come to pass if it were not for prayer.
Yes, prayer certainly does work.
A contrast is often drawn by many between praying and working. I knew a man once who was a teacher in a Sunday School, and the Superintendent one day called on him to pray.
He arose and said, 'I am not a praying Christian, I am a working Christian.
But praying is work.
It is the most effective work that anyone can do, that is, we can often bring more to pass by praying that we can by any other form of effort we might put forth."
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Today's post: #7 For Him, in the series from what Prayer can do, by Dr. R. A. Torrey. Published by REVIVAL MOVEMENT ASSOCIATION, of Northern Ireland. www.revivalmovement.org
Dr. R. A. Torrey's next post: 4/30 #8 Prayer Will Save Others
Our prayer today: Father, I understand that I'm to make every effort to pray effectively. I ask that you train me through experience, and through some teachings You send my way. In Jesus' name, amen.
Prayer challenge: It is our responsibility to build God's Presence through our prayers and praise.
Today's Bible verse: Jeremiah 15:16 "Thy words were found and I did eat them; and thy word was unto me the joy and rejoicing of mine heart: for I am called by thy name, O LORD God of hosts."
Our quote today: Randy Kilgore – “We glorify (God) most and enjoy Him most when we work with fervor and excellence for His pleasure, not ours. For His service and the service of others, not self-service and personal gain – because He deserves our all.”
Our thought today: We are to have mercy on those who have no
fear of God, by praying for them and by keeping close fellowship with believers.
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