Soldiers who Pray Part 6

The Armour of God:

   The Mandate-To Stand

   The Method- To Arm

   The Manner-To Care

"Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplications for all saints;" Ephesians 6:18

I chose to specifically look up the words in this verse today.  I learn so much more when I take the time to do that.  Sometimes we get too familiar with a verse, and we just assume what it means.  

Praying- entreat or ask.

Always- in all times.  In order to be able to do that, we must have our sins confessed, or our prayer line can get disconnected!

Prayer-addressing God with your requests

Supplication-to make a humble, earnest plea

The Key to the Verse:  IN THE SPIRIT.  When I make a request in the flesh my prayers may not be answered.

Watching-vigil, attentive

Perseverance-continued effort to do or achieve something despite difficulties, failure or opposition.

DON'T GIVE UP!  Keep praying, even if we pray the same prayer over and over again!  (Luke 18:5)

All saints-God's chosen people.

Praying is an action!  We are to be alert and persistent! 

Sometimes in my weakest most vulnerable moments, someone will let me know that they thought of me today, or they told me that they were praying for me.  It helps me pick up my sword and get back into the fight!

A soldier who dropped his sword, takes cover under the soldier next to him who is still holding his!

Stay close to your Comrade!

God help me to see the needs of others, and not only see them, but plead to You on their behalf!  Remind me Lord, that the battle has already been won!

    But that's just me!

"The moment you bow your head to pray is the moment God lifts His Hand to help."

    Max Lucado