Why we should make prayer a part of our life!

By John Chopores

 

 

1. "THAT YOU MAY HAVE A SUCCESSFUL LIFE

 What is the true mark of a successful life? Solomon, in the Book of Ecclesiastes, testified that the riches and material gains in this world, as well as earthly attainments and achievements are only "vanity" that in the end cause "vexation of the spirit"." [PCW. PAGE. 10.]. cf.

ECC 1:14 I have seen all the works that are done under the sun; and, behold, all is {vanity} and vexation of spirit. (KJV)

ECC 4:6 Better {is} an handful {with} quietness, than both the hands full {with} travail and vexation of spirit. (KJV)

 "True success must therefore lie in securing the rewards of that world which exists beyond the grave. " [PCW. PAGE. 10.]. cf.

(Matthew 6:19-21 KJV)

(19) Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal: (20) But lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust doth corrupt, and where thieves do not break through nor steal: (21) For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also.

2. "THERE IS AN UNPREDICTED PERIOD OF INTENSE DEMON ACTIVITY AHEAD" [PCW. PAGE. 11.].

REV 12:12 Therefore rejoice, {ye} heavens, and ye that dwell in them. Woe to the inhabiters of the earth and of the sea! for the devil is come down unto you, having great wrath, because he knoweth that he hath but a short time. (KJV)

 

(Revelation 9:2-6 KJV)

(2) And he opened the bottomless pit; and there arose a smoke out of the pit, as the smoke of a great furnace; and the sun and the air were darkened by reason of the smoke of the pit. (3) And there came out of the smoke locusts upon the earth: and unto them was given power, as the scorpions of the earth have power. (4) And it was commanded them that they should not hurt the grass of the earth, neither any green thing, neither any tree; but only those men which have not the seal of God in their foreheads. (5) And to them it was given that they should not kill them, but that they should be tormented five months: and their torment {was} as the torment of a scorpion, when he striketh a man. (6) And in those days shall men seek death, and shall not find it; and shall desire to die, and death shall flee from them.

(Revelation 16:13-14 KJV)

(13) And I saw three unclean spirits like frogs {come} out of the mouth of the dragon, and out of the mouth of the beast, and out of the mouth of the false prophet. (14) For they are the spirits of devils, working miracles, {which} go forth unto the kings of the earth and of the whole world, to gather them to the battle of that great day of God Almighty.

1TI 4:1 Now the Spirit speaketh expressly, that in the latter times some shall depart from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits, and doctrines of devils; (KJV)

 

3. TO HELP SECURE THE SALVATION OF OUR LOVED ONES

MAT 9:38 Pray ye therefore the Lord of the harvest, that he will send forth labourers into his harvest. (KJV)

4. TO PREVENT TRAGEDY

 MAT 6:13 And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil: For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen. (KJV)

PSA 34:7 The angel of the Lord encampeth round about them that fear him, and delivereth them. (KJV)

5. THAT YOU MAY GET DIVINE GUIDANCE

(Luke 22:41-43 KJV)

(41) And he was withdrawn from them about a stone's cast, and kneeled down, and prayed, (42) Saying, Father, if thou be willing, remove this cup from me: nevertheless not my will, but thine, be done. (43) And there appeared an angel unto him from heaven, strengthening him.

 

PRO 3:5 Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. (KJV)

6. TO HELP US GET FINANCIAL SECURITY

(Philippians 4:18-19 KJV)

(18) But I have all, and abound: I am full, having received of Epaphroditus the things {which were sent} from you, an odour of a sweet smell, a sacrifice acceptable, wellpleasing to God. (19) But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.

7. TO HELP US REACH THE HEATHEN WITH THE GOSPEL BEFORE CHRIST RETURNS

(Matthew 9:37-10:1 KJV)

(37) Then saith he unto his disciples, The harvest truly {is} plenteous, but the labourers {are} few; (38) Pray ye therefore the Lord of the harvest, that he will send forth labourers into his harvest.

(Matthew 10)

(1) And when he had called unto {him} his twelve disciples, he gave them power {against} unclean spirits, to cast them out, and to heal all manner of sickness and all manner of disease.