S4-61 REFLECTION on PRAYER (Br. Sam 5-28-23)

Encouraging the saints in our assembly, Brother Sam stresses that he no longer wants to play church. He has tasted the power of God in his life. Thus, he intends to be led by the Holy Spirit, making every life decision by “casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalts itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ.” Religious traditions and our own thoughts can be a trap for the enemy to exploit. Reiterating Wednesday night’s theme, “Praying Prayers vs. Saying Prayers,” our elder emphasizes talking to God like a child talks to their earthly dad. Jesus said, “Men ought always to pray and not to faint.” Our prayer language should emphasize simplicity, focusing on specific needs and intercessions coupled with faith to produce results.