You lust and do not have. You murder and covet and cannot obtain. You fight and war. Yet you do not have because you do not ask.
James 4:2
It is clear from scripture that some Christians today don’t have God’s provision, healing, or blessing in their lives because they have not asked for it. That is not to say that God will give us everything we ask for. Yes, sometimes what we ask for at a particular time may not be what the Lord wants us to have. However, the Bible says, “You do not have because you do not ask”.James 4:2
As the old hymn says, “Satan trembles when he sees the weakest saints upon their knees.” The devil doesn’t want you to pray. He will do everything he can to keep you from it, because he is afraid of the power that can be exercised through prayer. He whispers, “Don’t pray. Try this. Try that. You are not worthy to pray. God won’t hear your prayers.” He will do anything to keep you from approaching the throne of God.
Some Christians pray only as a last resort, when everything else fails, after they’ve called all their friends and all their relatives. When no one can help them, they say, “What else can I do? All I can do now is pray.” Prayer should not be a last resort. It should be the first thing we do.
Prayer is a privilege that is given to the child of God. God wants to hear from you today. He wants to intervene in your life and turn around that negative situation. So pray with fervour. Pray with energy. Pray continually. He hears and He will come to your aid.
