Too Busy to Pray?

May 13, 2020

by Gary Toh, Director of Prayer Ministry

“Confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective.” (James 5:16)

During this COVID season, First Prez staff members are paired up every week to pray for each other. These prayer times have been a tremendous blessing for me for receiving prayer as well as praying for the needs of my colleagues.

Mark 2:1-5 tell us about four men who went through great lengths to bring a paralyzed friend to Jesus so Jesus could heal him. In the same way, we can take our prayers for our friends to Jesus.

We live life in community and we need each other. To be honest, sometimes we are so busy that we lose sight of the importance of prayer. As the saying goes, “If you’re too busy to pray, you’re too busy!” I find myself using busyness as an excuse for not praying especially when I get "busy" with my work in ministry. As a result, I have to keep reminding myself that “busyness does not equal spirituality.”

We need to set time aside for prayer as a daily spiritual discipline. I find praying for a friend helps me to pause, slow down, and heal.  "Confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed." (James 5:16a)

We can never underestimate the importance and power of praying for one another. Prayer is powerful, effective, and healing. Ephesians 6:18 teaches us to “pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests.”

Who wants to join me in prayer? 

Prayer: Lord, You hear my prayers and You hear Your children's prayers. I lift up my fellow brothers and sisters in prayer. Lead and guide me as I follow you today and every day. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

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