A WEAK PRAYER LIFE IS A SIGN OF A WEAK FAITH LIFE
On a human level, how do we build Trust, Faith,
in one another? Can we have faith in someone we do not know? Can we be loyal to
a stranger?
No, we build confidence
in others through repeated contact with them over time—close and frequent
communication. As we get to know them, to see them in action, to see their
characters, we eventually reach a point where we can have trust and faith in
them and in their behavior. Is it any different with our Heavenly Father?
Prayer provides the repeated and continual CONTACT WITH GOD that we need to get
to know Him.
Prayer sets in motion the process that will
lead to faith, to God being willing to give us the gift of faith (Ephesians 2:8). A prayerful person becomes the faithful person, not the other way
around.
Hebrews 11:6 illustrates
this point: “But without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes
to God must believe that He is, and that He is a REWARDER of
those who Diligently Seek HIM.”
** Notice the condition in this verse: God
is Not the REWARDER of Everyone, but “of those who DILIGENTLY
SEEK HIM.”
The act of living Faith comes from DILIGENTLY,
ACTIVELY seeking God, consistently and with zeal. Prayer is a major part
of seeking God,
along with study, fasting, and using the knowledge gained to CONFORM to
HIS WILL “Practical Christian living and Daily Overcoming”.
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