Biblical Teachings on Prayer
1 Peter 4:7
The end of all things is near. Therefore be alert and of sober mind so that you may pray.
~ Apostle Peter
Pondering Point
Peter’s point: Be alert and sober-minded SO THAT you can pray. OK – I’m supposed stay alert and sober-minded. Got it. But behind this basic teaching about prayer is another lesson to be mined: People, situations, environments and times can compromise your ability to pray.
Ask: What is currently hindering or compromising my prayer life? What scenarios lead to absent-mindedness with me, impeding my prayer walk with God?
Prayer
Father God, let me use my mind – a gift from You – to honor You. Help me fight dullness, distraction, absent-mindedness and pre-occupation with lesser things. In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen.