Pondering Point

On the heels of the teaching us to put on the “whole armor of God,” for our battle with the enemy, we find a call to pray. This is how we battle: With prayer. We are to use not-of-this-world weapons (see 2 Corinthians 10:4). Its because of our relationship with Jesus that “no weapon formed against us can prosper” to quote Isaiah 54:17. Our prayers are not just in the name of Jesus as some tag-line, but are powered by the authority of Jesus who is sitting at the right hand of God the Father Almighty.

Are you anxious about a situation? Are you fearful over something? Are you wrestling with temptations or facing trying times? Don’t let your enemy use these things against you. Bring it to the Lord in prayer.

These song lyrics may be old, but they’re still good:

Have we trials and temptations?
Is there trouble anywhere?
We should never be discouraged—
take it to the Lord in prayer.
Can we find a friend so faithful,
who will all our sorrows share?
Jesus knows our every weakness;
take it to the Lord in prayer.

Are we weak and heavy-laden,
cumbered with a load of care?
Precious Savior, still our refuge—
take it to the Lord in prayer.
Do thy friends despise, forsake thee?
Take it to the Lord in prayer!
In His arms He’ll take and shield thee,
thou wilt find a solace there