Pray More

Has it ever struck you as almost odd that Jesus prayed? I mean HE IS JESUS! Right. He shouldn't need to pray. But yet, He did. At the Last Supper, Jesus prayed. In Gethsemane, Jesus prayed. On the Cross, Jesus prayed. All very well known passages. Right.

I like finding the lesser known times when Jesus prayed. In Matthew 14 there are some amazing stories and miracles. The chapter starts with the death of John the Baptist, then Jesus feeds the five thousand, then Jesus walks on water, and the chapter ends with Jesus healing people at Gennesaret. All incredible stories and worthy of many, many sermons and blogs, but almost hidden amongst all that great stuff are two powerful verses. Powerful to me anyway.
Matthew 14:13b says-"Jesus left in a boat to a remote area to be alone" Later in verse 23 it says " Jesus went up into the hills by himself to pray" WOW!

Jesus would purposefully go to be alone and pray! I mean, He already knew what was going to happen next and yet, He prayed. Talk about leading by example.

I know there have been many times I have viewed prayer as a duty or a right and it is NOT. Prayer IS a priviledge and an honor! You are talking to the God of the universe.

I can't tell you how many times I've written in my journal (yes I said it -"my journal") that I need to pray more. Do I mean it or not? As a man and a husband and a father and a leader I need to find my "cave" and be alone and PRAY more.

Listening to God, Grant

P.S. Those of you that are praying for us, and I know that there are many of you, THANK YOU! Your prayers are much needed and much appreciated!