“Prayer And Praise”
Friday, June 7, 2024Key Verse
“And at midnight Paul and Silas prayed, and sang praises unto God: and the prisoners heard them” (Act 16: 25).
Text — Acts 16:20-26
Message
A Christian family was praying for the fruit of the womb some time ago. One day, they went on a visit to another family.The couple saw an inscription on a wall in the house that says, “Why not try praising God.” The family started praising God through prayers and very soon, the Lord answered their prayers. Prayer is a means of interacting with God, while praise prepares our hearts for God’s Word by turning our focus away from our problems onto His greatness!
Praise is a part of prayer where we are simply giving God the recognition He deserves. The Bible gives us many ways to express praise. We can lift our hands, clap our hands while singing songs, and verbally tell God how awesome He is. Musical instruments are also used. As Christian youths, you must engage in prayer and praise as frequently as possible. Paul and Silas, in our text, enjoyed the power in prayer and praise as the Lord answered their prayers, speedily. You too can do likewise during examinations, in times of trial, persecution and any other situation.
Quote
Praise is part of prayer
Challenge
Engage in prayer and praise.d of God.
Prayer for today
O God, grant me the grace to worship you always, in Jesus’ name.
About Author - Pastor W.F. Kumuyi
Listed among “500 most powerful people on the planet” by the Foreign Policy magazine in 2013, Pastor (Dr.) William F. Kumuyi is the founder and General Superintendent of the Deeper Christian Life Ministry (DCLM) headquartered in Lagos, Nigeria. DCLM started in 1973 as a 15-member Bible study group right in Kumuyi’s apartment at University of Lagos where he was a lecturer. His revolutionary Bible teaching on personal holiness and commitment to evangelism soon gained so much traction and resulted in a widespread revival.
