OUR PRAYER LIFE

Now when Daniel knew that the writing was signed, he went home. And in his upper room, with his windows open toward Jerusalem, he knelt down on his knees three times that day, and prayed and gave thanks before his God, as was his custom since early days.  (Daniel 6:10 NKJV)

The chosen hour. It was at the time when Daniel's enemies appeared to have accomplished his downfall and death, "when the writing was signed” that this heroic statesman knelt down and prayed, and gave thanks to God. These are times when prayer is the only way out of our perplexities. George Muller said: "Our very weakness gives opportunity for the power of the Lord Jesus Christ to be manifested. That blessed One never leaves and never forsakes us. The greater the weakness, the nearer He is to manifest His strength; the greater our necessities, the more have we ground to rely on it that He will prove Himself our friend. This has been my experience for more than seventy years; the greater the trial, the greater the difficulty, the nearer the Lord's help. Often the appearance was as if I must be overwhelmed, but it never came to it, and it never will. More prayer, more faith, more exercise of patience, will bring the blessing. Therefore our business is just to pour out our hearts before Him; and help in His own time and way is sure to come."

The chosen direction. "His windows open towards Jerusalem." There the Holy Temple had stood, and the Altar of Incense; there God had promised to put His name and meet His people. When we pray, our windows must be open towards our blessed Lord, who ministers for us in heaven, mingling the much incense of His intercession with the prayers of all saints (Hebrews 7:25; Revelation 8:3).

The chosen attitude. "He kneeled upon his knees." It is most appropriate to kneel before God in homage and worship. Paul bowed his knees, even though his hands were chained, to the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ (Ephesians 3:14). But we can also pray as we walk, or sit, or ride. Nehemiah flashed a prayer to the God of heaven before he answered the king's question, but he also prayed before God day and night. Let’s develop the habit of praying and giving thanks three times a day. In the evening, morning, and at noon, let God hear your voice.

PRAYER

You we would be always blessing,

Serve You as Your hosts above;

Pray, and praise You without ceasing

Glory in Your perfect love.

In Jesus’ name I pray, AMEN.

 God's Daily Promise

 Promise #111:
I have chosen the poor to be rich in faith and heirs of My kingdom.

James 2:5 (WEB)
Listen, my beloved brothers. Didn’t God choose those who are poor in this world
to be rich in faith, and heirs of the Kingdom which he promised to those who love him?