Prayer and Scripture

But as God hath distributed to every man, as the Lord hath called every one, so let him walk (1Corinthians 7:17a).

Prayer and the Word of God should be Siamese twins, inseparable. As Warren Wiersbe writes in 10 Power Principles of Christian Service, "Devotion to the Word of God and prayer will give balance to our lives and to our ministries." Remember, all Christians are called to some type of ministry. We need to study, learn, and apply.

If ye abide in me, and my words abide in you, ye shall ask what ye will, and it shall be done unto you (John 15:7).

God's Word and prayer are where we find the wisdom to make good decisions. They give the correct balance to solve our problems. Again, Wiersbe says, " So, like two wings carrying a bird in flight or two oars propelling a boat through the water, the Word of God and prayer keep us balanced and moving ahead."

And whatsoever we ask, we receive of him, because we keep his commandments, and do those things that are pleasing in his sight (1 John 3:22).

How balanced are you? How committed are you to reading and studying your Bible each day? Consistency and focus are more important than the length of time. Do you set aside a time each day to devote to prayer as well as say short ones all through your day? "Prayerlessness doesn't simply make us weak or handicapped. . . . Lack of prayer paralyzes us so that we're not able to do anything that will produce lasting fruit to the glory of God" (Wiersbe).

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