“You, who call on the Lord, give yourself no rest. . .” (Isaiah 62:6).

In the mid 1800’s, Robert Murray McCheyne said, “If I could hear Christ praying for me in the next room, I would not fear a million enemies. Yet distance makes no difference. He is praying for me.” Can you grasp the simple truth that Jesus Christ is praying for you and me without ceasing? He never rests. He is praying on our behalf in ways that we could never pray for ourselves. I take great comfort in the reality that the Son of God intercedes for my needs.

Yet, how well do we model his example of prayer in our lives on a daily basis? Be honest; for many of us, prayer is our weakest spiritual discipline. Yet it is only through prayer that the power of God is brought to bear in the difficulties of life each of us face.

John Bunyan, the author of Pilgrim’s Progress said: “You can do more than pray after you have prayed, but you cannot do more than pray until you have prayed.” As life brings us unexpected twists and turns, I am learning the simple truth that I am never in a stronger place than when I am on my knees. Prayer can do anything God can do. I, for one, never want to put a limit on what God can do in the midst of the surprises life brings.

Some of us, even as we sit here this morning, are facing things that appear impossible. Yet, Jesus Christ is already praying for these very issues, and he does not give up or grow weary. As I meditate on this truth, it strikes me that the very least we can do is to partner with him in prayer. Getting started is very simple. Simply talk to him and tell him what is on your heart. You will learn that it is by praying that you learn to pray. The process is more important than the product.

Think of the power that flows from a praying church! Let’s accept the challenge and go to the Lord for everything. He will be glorified and we will be blessed as a result. Resist the temptation to solve the issues of life on your own. Remember, Christ is already at work in prayer on your behalf. WOW!