Good morning! Time moves on and the sun rises. The desperate prayers in the darkness are forgotten and self begins the day in its own strength. While it doesn't do for the Christian to dwell on the past overmuch, it does well for us to remember the strength and consistency of our prayers during those tough times of darkness. We did not easily forget our Sovereign Lord when the fear in the dark brought us near to tears so powerful did it seem. Self did not feel so strong then! We did not cease from prayer when the forces of the world gathered against us. We do not live only in the darkness, but it does us well to recall the night at times when life is easier and we pray somewhat less often.
Jesus our Lord often drew apart to pray in the night while the disciples slept. As a man who walked the earth without fear, what we feel in the dark is not His reason for coming to the Father in prayer. We too should look up and pray in those times when we are fearless and strong. We may not feel the need as we do in the darkness, but let those times of adversity teach us consistency in our prayer life. Share with God the good times in life. Celebrate with the Lord when things and circumstances seem high on the mountaintop. Need a reminder at such times? Recall the night when the Lord crossed the darkness of death's shadow firmly guiding you and me through that dreadful time. Remind the Lord that He promised never to leave us, even when all seems well in life.
Rejoice in the Lord always. Again I will say, Rejoice! (Phil 4:4)
Bucky
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