Prayer Can Keep Evil People and Bad Situations Away From Us (The Prayer Motivator Devotional #77)

Summary: First, a brief report on the events of the National Day of Prayer: "People from all around the nation gathered on their knees in a congressional conference room Thursday, asking for God's mercy and blessing for America. Longtime National Day of Prayer Chairman Shirley Dobson pointed out America's leaders have called upon their countrymen to call upon the Lord since 1775. "This has been our heritage. This has been our tradition," Dobson said. Glenn Shepherd, president of International Prayer Ministries, asked folks to get on their knees for a time of corporate repentance, pointing out it's a mandate across the scriptures. <br><br> Our prayer motivator verse for today is Matthew 26:39 which reads: "And he went a little farther, and fell on his face, and prayed, saying, O my Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from me: nevertheless not as I will, but as thou wilt." <br><br> Our prayer motivator quote for today is from Evan Roberts. He said, "Prayer is buried, and lost and Heaven weeps. If all prayed, the wicked would flee from our midst or to the refuge." <br><br> THE BURDEN TO PRAY: Our prayer motivator devotional for today is titled the burden to pray from J. Gordon Henry. <br><br> Without a definite burden, there is little incentive to exercise the discipline needed to pray. Note in Psalm 126:5-6, which reads, "They that sow in tears shall reap in joy. He that goeth forth and weepeth, bearing precious seed, shall doubtless come again with rejoicing, bringing his sheaves with him", we are told that results come when there is a burdened heart. Unless the gospel seed is watered with tears of concern, there will be little impact even if we go forth bearing the precious seed (which is the Word of God). A clear view of eternity is necessary for a burden. This will come only from knowing the Word of God. As a seventeen-year-old pastor in 1953, I remember vividly the burdens that developed as the Holy Spirit took the Word and made it live in minds. It seems to me that television and prosperity came along to rob believers of their burdens --- which has made a tremendous negative impact on spirituality. <br><br> + Plus, listen to Beyonce singing "God Bless the USA"