Biblical Teaching on Prayer
John 6:27-29
Do not work for food that spoils, but for
food that endures to eternal life, which the Son of Man will give you. For on him God the Father has placed his seal of approval. Then they asked him, “What must we do to do the works God requires?” Jesus answered, “The work of God is this: To believe in the one he has sent.”
~ Jesus
Pondering Point
We expand yesterday’s scripture focus to highlight a teaching of sorts on prayer. While maybe a bit of a stretch, consider this: We speak of prayer as communication between man and God. Jesus is our connection with God, our Mediator between us, now and for eternal life.
In a way, He is prayer and He is the answer to prayer -- a communication link between us and our way to the Father. And all prayer comes and goes through Him – in His name.
Prayer for the Day
Father God, I do believe that You sent Jesus, and that there is life in His name. I thank You that I am saved by grace through faith in Him, and that – just as Jesus said – this is the work You require. In His name I pray. Amen.
Prayer Thoughts
Chapter 46
My personal vision is to be the best servant leader I can possibly be in the time and place where God has called me to His glory. I want to be a person who views the world from God’s perspective, who exercises His gifts and talents with excellence and perseverance, and who strategically plans to serve others. My mission then, is to confirm the dignity of every human being that my life touches by providing openness, acceptance, trust, understanding, encouragement, service, hope and prayer. To be this significant person stretches me beyond what I believe are my limits. Because I need God’s help and guidance, my desire to be significant has become a daily prayer petition.
[Read pages 207-210 in Keep Me and Keep All.]
~ Keep Me and Keep All, Smith
Also check out Pastor Bob’s answer to Prayer Question #21 on page 261: “What can prayer do for me spiritually and mentally?”