There is an old M.C. Hammer song that I
love. The song is called
“Pray.” The chorus sings and
shouts: “We pray (pray)…pray (pray).
We got to pray just to make it today!” I remember singing those words, dressed like M.C. Hammer (in
knock off “Hammer pants”), wishing I could dance like the pop star.
Though the Hammer brand seems funny now, M.C. Hammer’s song lyrics were onto something. We do need to pray just to make it today. Our world is full of obstacles and temptations that undermine the Christian faith. Prayer connects us with God, helping us keep focused on God’s will and purposes. As we connect with God in prayer, God cultivates character in us that helps us overcome adversity and temptation. In these ways, you got to pray just to make it today.
In Ephesians 6, Paul teaches early Christians to be spiritually ready for overcoming hardship. And, prayer is a big part of that preparation. Paul likens spiritual preparation to putting on battle armor and then writes, “And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the Lord’s people.” Prayer helps us and empowers us for faithful living no matter what life throws our way. In other words, you got to pray just to make it today.
Though the Hammer brand seems funny now, M.C. Hammer’s song lyrics were onto something. We do need to pray just to make it today. Our world is full of obstacles and temptations that undermine the Christian faith. Prayer connects us with God, helping us keep focused on God’s will and purposes. As we connect with God in prayer, God cultivates character in us that helps us overcome adversity and temptation. In these ways, you got to pray just to make it today.
In Ephesians 6, Paul teaches early Christians to be spiritually ready for overcoming hardship. And, prayer is a big part of that preparation. Paul likens spiritual preparation to putting on battle armor and then writes, “And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the Lord’s people.” Prayer helps us and empowers us for faithful living no matter what life throws our way. In other words, you got to pray just to make it today.
In the coming weeks, pray. Pray a lot. Ask the Lord to help you. Ask the Lord for direction. Ask the Lord to cultivate character in you that stays focused on God and God’s purposes no matter the circumstance. As you do, you will see that Jesus indeed helps His people. You will also find a way to pray and make it today!
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