| Yesterday Afternoon's Bible Study |
"It can be far too easy to tell someone, "I'm praying for you" and then never follow through. It almost feels clich and can become habitual, devoid of any real meaning.
Even if we intend to pray for others, how often do we take the time to do it? In a social media-driven world, we see a constant barrage of needs on our screens--sick children, people who have lost their jobs, marriages failing. There are so many needs that are shared, and it can be easy to type "Praying for you." It's similar to saying, "Hope things get better," which is more like a wish than the actual act of praying.
It's not that we forget to pray because we don't care. It can be overwhelming to hear the desperate needs of others. It's a natural tendency to want to jump into action and try to fix things on our own or make things better for others." |
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Prayer is a spiritual discipline that takes intentional effort.
In this afternoon's verse, we are reminded to be fervent in our prayers because God hears them, and they matter to Him. God is near to us when we cry out to Him. In the moments when we are silent, He knows our innermost thoughts.
God also knows what's in our hearts for others. We can develop the discipline of praying the moment we hear a need. Even if it is a whisper or a quick prayer, God is always there. When we ask Him to work on other people's behalf, He can step in and do the impossible.
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