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Gain peace and love through prayers
In this fast-paced era, our lives have become busier due to increasing family and work obligations and many other factors. We may come to unconsciously regard prayer as optional or secondary even though we know it is fundamental in helping our spiritual life. Indeed, maintaining a daily prayer routine is essential for nurturing our faith.
The pace of life and stress can affect a person’s faith. However, we should look to the Lord Jesus as our example. During His strenuous three-year preaching journey, His determination to pray never changed. Why did His mindset towards prayer remain unaltered despite His busy schedule and the problems He encountered in His ministry? This is a question we should ponder deeply. In fact, God has long indicated the path of life for us. Through prayer, we come to trust in Him, experience joy that satisfies, and enjoy the blessings He wants to give us (Psalm 16:11). In prayer, our minds can be opened to understand many spiritual mysteries and God’s word (Psalm 119:18). These are key factors for our spiritual growth, enabling us to gain spiritual wisdom (James 1:5).
We often do not obtain God’s blessings because we neglect prayer (James 4:2). Anxiety and burdens arise from not spending enough time in daily prayer (Philippians 4:6–7; Matthew 11:28). This lack of nurturing leads to a regression in our faith. Hence, we should consider allocating our time wisely amidst our busy lives rather than reducing our spiritual practice when our time and energy feel limited. Prayer is an activity and process to build our faith in Him. Faith is something we need to work on ourselves, not ask God for. Prayers—communication with God—draws us closer to Him and growing our trust in Him. Peace and love results from our walk in faith. “For we walk by faith, not by sight.” 2 Corinthians 5:7
Though we understand the necessity of daily prayer, we may not see the need for prolonged prayers. However, prayer can be considered a spiritual battle. Paul describes Epaphras as “struggling” in his prayers on behalf of the Colossian members, that they “may stand mature and fully assured in all the will of God” (Colossians 4:12). The original Greek for “struggling” (ἀγωνιζόμενος) has connotations of wrestling and fighting with an enemy. Persistent and lengthy prayer is crucial for believers to overcome their spiritual enemies. Indeed, our prayer serves as a weapon of victory in the battle of faith.
These are only a few aspects of how integral prayer is to our spiritual life.
So, let us kneel, bow our heads, and open our hearts in our daily walk in faith. Let our prayers rise like incense without ceasing or compromise, to nurture our faith and lift our hopes and longings to the heavens above.
Join us in the upcoming Fall Evangelical Service and Spiritual Convocation in September. So, we may pray together, and live for Him
Thursday, September 26,2024 6:50PM to 8:10PM
Friday and Saturday, September 27-28, 2024 9:00AM to 8:10PM
Sunday, September 29, 2024 9:00AM to 1:00PM
Complimentary lunch and dinner will be served.
Please find our church location below:
True Jesus Church
4N550 Church Road
Bensenville, IL 60106
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In the meantime, please feel free to join us for our regular Sabbath (Friday evening and Saturday) services online or in-person.
Friday Evening Service: 7:50PM – 9:00PM
Saturday Morning Service: 10:50AM – 12:00Noon
Saturday Afternoon Service: 1:30PM – 2:40PM
Email us at ilovejesus@tjc-chicago.org