Musing – Is Prayer-time actually a time-saver?

Hebraic Musing – Is Prayer-time actually a time-saver?

All too often I defer my prayer-time because I don’t think I have enough time; or worse yet, I have something to do that is more important at that moment in time.  Hmmm…who gives us time anyway?

Have you ever asked God for a time warp if you are running late?  I have, and now I have amazing testimonies as a result. So an added benefit of daily prayer is that we can ask Him for a time warp if we are running late and He will often give us the extra time we need and allow us to get where we are going, on time.  Or maybe He will adjust our priorities.  What think you?

But let us not lose sight of the primary benefit of Prayer – acknowledging who He is, and asking for His Guidance and Direction in any matter.  Our loving Father God is delighted to help us and only needs to be asked.

Here are some benefits of spending time talking with Father God; and some “if” clauses:

1.      Gives us clear, timely directions eliminating confusion – if we listen and take His advice.

2.      Prevents us from making wrong decisions – if we also take the time to listen!

3.      Eliminates worry and anxiety – if we “lean not on our own understanding.”

4.      Produces sense of calmness and peacefulness and eliminates fretting.

5.      Invites God into our daily activities – if we really want Him as our partner.

6.      Gives us confidence – if we decide to work according to His plan.

7.      Sharpens our discernment and gives us spiritual intuition.

8.      Gives us God's viewpoint – if we also take the time to listen!

9.      Brings us energy into our life – best motivation comes from following a good leader.

10.  Prevents us from being distracted – if we remember to do what He told us to do.

11.  Reminds us of the necessity to act on things – if we allow the Holy Spirit to prod us.

12.  Prevents us from being discouraged – if He is on our side, how can we lose?

13.  Opens the doors of opportunity – if we recognize the Holy Spirit’s ideas as superior to ours.

14.  Enables us to discern the difference between busyness and fruitfulness – if we follow His plan.

Points to ponder

Why do I skip prayer-time because I don’t have enough time to pray?

Shalom

Yosef   a.k.a.  Joe Brusherd                                                                    July 29, 2014

Author of two books “Hebraic Insights” and  “Biblical Marriage”
And weekly e-mails “Hebraic Musings” 
Yosef1@cox.net  or  www.InsightsByYosef.com

    Inspired by a note from Lars Ritchie