Failing to Pray

OK, Friends this one is truly important please pay attention.

We're instructed to pray in the book of 1 Samuel for others. "Moreover, as for me, far be it from me that I should sin against the LORD by ceasing to pray for you" (1 Samuel 1:23). According to Samuel failing to pray for others is a sin. As men and women of Christ it is our responsibility to: (1) To pray consistently for others (Ephesians 6:18), and (2) they should teach others the right way to God (2 Timothy 2:2). How many times have you told someone that you would pray for them and didn't? How many times have you just forgot to keep your vow to pray? It's important for us to understand that we may disagree with others, but we shouldn't stop praying for them.

Husbands, and all who are head of your households, continue to pray a hedge of protection around your families. Satan is limited to what God allows.

Friends we must learn to recognize, but not fear, Satan's attacks because Satan cannot exceed the limits that God sets. Don't let any experience drive a wedge between you and the Father. Friends, we cannot control how Satan may attack, but you can always choose how you will respond when it happens.

How many of us have one or more unsaved relatives? What do you do? You pray continuously and as a result of your personal relationship with the LORD Jesus you will see God bring salvation to your whole family. If you don't pray for your unsaved relatives who will? In this world that we live in one never knows what's coming around the corner.

How many of us have experienced that occasional "BEND IN THE ROAD"? How many of you have a child who is rejecting God and who is in total rebellion? You must stand in the gap for that child or children.

The Bible in 1 Samuel 15:23 " For rebellion is as the sin of divination, and insubordination is as iniquity and idolatry. Because you have rejected the word of the LORD, He has also rejected you from being king". Most parents think of rebellion as the resistance to authority; And they believe that it's not a very serious thing. Rebellion and Arrogance (Insubordination) are serious sins. When we sin it is an offense against God. They entail far more than being independent and strong - minded. Scripture equates them with divination (Witchcraft) and idolatry, sins deserving of death. Rebellion against God is perhaps the most serious sin of all because as long as an individual rebels, he or she slams the door to forgiveness and restoration with God.

Listen it's so important to "Bind" Satan through prayer, and cast down false reasoning's which Satan has built in the mind of your family member. Do you remember Job? He was tested... His life was filled with prestige, possessions, and people, he was suddenly assaulted on every side, divested, stripped down to his foundation. But his life was built on God, and he endured.

God himself finally answered Job. God Almighty is in control of this world, and only He understands why the good are allowed to suffer. This only becomes clear to us when we see God for who He is. We must courageously accept what God allows to happen in our lives and remain firmly committed to Him. Those of you who are head of households purpose to build a spiritual "Wall of protection" around each member of your family. When I was a much younger man when my children were between 4 and 8 years of age, we would gather the family together for prayer at dinner time. It was important to me as the children grew into their teen years we would gather at 6A.M. for prayer before we all left the house and scattered in four to five different directions.

Husbands, Fathers, and head of Households it's very important for you to pray a 'Hedge of Protection' around your families.

Until Next Wednesday...