I was reading recently about Samuel Chadwick, a Methodist preacher in the late 1800’s and early 1900’s. He was known to be a man devoted to prayer. Of Samuel Chadwick it was once said:“He was essentially a man of prayer. Every morning he would be astir shortly after six o’clock, and he kept a little room which was his private sanctum for his quiet hour before breakfast. He was mighty in public prayer because he was constant in private devotion. When he prayed he expected God to do something. At the end of his life he wrote, “I wish I had prayed more, even if I had worked less; from the bottom of my heart, I wish I had prayed better.”In his writings, Chadwick once said, “The one concern of the devil is to keep Christians from praying. He fears nothing from prayerless studies, prayerless work, and prayerless religion. He laughs at our toil, mocks at our wisdom, but trembles when we pray.”In Luke 18:1 the scripture says “we should always pray and not give up.”According to Jesus, prayer is not something we only do on Sundays at church, or in the event of an emergency. Prayer is something we are to do everyday. The importance of daily communication through prayer cannot be overestimated. It is so important that it is mentioned over 250 times in Scripture.Daily prayer gives us an opportunity to share all aspects of our lives with God and it gives us the chance to express our gratitude for the things He provides.There is a strength we gain when we spend time with God in prayer. It’s a spiritual strength that cannot be found anywhere else.I remember seeing an article online that asked if you could talk to five people from history, who would be on your list. Hundreds of people commented giving their lists of those they wish they could talk to. Common names listed were George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, Isaac Newton, Mother Teresa, C.S. Lewis, and Winston Churchhill. While it’s fascinating to think of talking with well know people from history, we have the opportunity everyday to talk with the God of the universe. If we could only see what a tremendous blessing this is.The opportunity to pray is one of the greatest blessings in your life. Think about it. We get to talk with God.We come to God because He alone can meet our needs.  He is the one who give strength.  He is the one that breaks the power of sin.  He is the one who can turn our darkness into light.  We need a relationship with God more than we need anything else.You’ll never know God in a deep and personal way without prayer.  Prayer takes us into the presence of God.  Prayer brings us to the place where we can hear God’s voice, where we can be led and guided by the Holy Spirit.Whether you are a new believer or you have served God for a long time, prayer should always be considered necessary. Imagine not speaking to a loved one or a close friend. How long would the relationship last? Prayer is the means by which we seek and pursue a close relationship with our Heavenly Father.Colossians 4:2 says, “Be devoted to prayer.” I believe this is God’s will for you and me, that we would be devoted to prayer.This means we should always be ready to pray.  Pray when you feel like it, pray when you don’t feel like it.  Pray when you believe in it, pray when you doubt it.  Pray when your heart is filled with faith, pray when you do it by habit.  Be devoted to prayer.Today’s Challenge: Determine to make prayer a daily part of your life. Decide when and where you will talk with God. If we don’t plan for it, it’s not likely we will do it. I believe as you do, your prayer life will be deeper and more meaningful.

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