Prayer And Praise

 Prayer and praise are two vital elements in the Christian life, and yet they are perhaps the two essential components of a believer's spiritual walk that are most frequently lacking.
 Too often, prayer and praise have been infiltrated with new age philosophies, tainted with occulted thinking, or simply infused with a worldly mindset. And yet, godly living through ceaseless prayer and thankful praise, is the Father's will for all His children, it demonstrates a trust in the Lord which pleases His heart and glorifies His holy name.
 Jesus is the same yesterday, today, and forever. His arm is ever-ready to provide the help we need, and His ear is always open to our cry, but He wants us to approach Him through earnest prayer and cheerful praise so that our faith in Him and our trust in His Word may germinate, grow, blossom, and bud - and bring forth much fruit to His praise and glory, as we journey through life to our promised heavenly home.
Is anyone among you in trouble? Let them pray. Is anyone happy? Let them sing songs of praise.

Our United Prayer:
Heavenly Father, thank You for the encouragement and truth that is contained in this short but important little verse. May we seek You in all life's needs and necessities through prayer and intercession, and may we rejoice in Your never-failing faithfulness and unchanging goodness and grace. Keep us low at the Cross and rejoicing in our hearts for all that You are to us... and to all who have trusted in You for their salvation. This we ask in Jesus' name, AMEN.