Once again, I’m humbled by my lack of perceptiveness.
Here was my prayer just now:
“Thank you, God, for reminding me of why I must continue re-reading the Bible year after year. I have SO much to learn.”
I have read the book of Acts countless times and yet I never paid close enough attention to the first verse of Chapter 3.
I did today, however, and I am convicted of a change I need to make in how I approach prayer.
Here’s what I read there:
“Peter and John went to the Temple one afternoon to take part in the three o’clock prayer service.”
The two apostles were used to praying at a designated time during the day. It was part of their spiritual discipline.
And when you read the rest of Acts 3, you’ll see how their devotion to prayer opened a huge door for ministry.
I like that sequence.
I want to experience the same depth of opportunity.
I believe as I become more structured in my prayer life, God will open more doors for ministry.
I’ve never designated a non-meal time during the day when I would stop for prayer other than my morning devotional time.
I need to make this change.
Perhaps you’ll do the same.
I need to have set-aside time with God.
Pray that I will find the discipline to get this change done. I have set my phone alarm for 3 p.m. daily in order to remind me.
I believe that more ministry opportunity — and power for ministry — will result.
I will pray the same for you.
Wouldn’t it be great if you and I could pledge to hold each other accountable for doing this?
If you’d like to join me in this, please let me know.
As always, I love you
Martin
