One of the many blessings God gives His faithful child is the avenue of prayer to Him through His Son, for His Son is our Mediator.
“For there is one God, and One Mediator between God and men, the Man Christ Jesus; Who gave Himself a ransom for all to be testified in due time.” I Timothy 2:5
It is there that the Christian may find a lifting of the burdens of this life, a great comfort and peace. Where we may address our deepest sorrows, worries, gratefulness and all of the everyday concerns of our lives. He wants to hear from His children. “Prayer defined is Infirmity leaning on Infinity.”
In Philippians 4:6 we read, “Be careful for nothing; but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.”
“Pray without ceasing.” I Thessalonians 5:17
“In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.” I Thessalonians 5:18
God loves His children, understands us and gives His best to us.
God wants His children to address Him about all matters pertaining to this life and at times burdens, struggles, hurts, sorrows are so heavy that words will not come to express our hearts nor our deepest emotions to Him. I have been in such situations when the words just wouldn’t come, when my heart knew not how to express the deepest of hurt, sorrow, but He knew my heart. There is no pretending with Him. He knows His child.
In Scripture God’s Word tells us, “Likewise the Spirit also helpeth our infirmities: for we know not what we should pray for as we ought; but the Spirit itself maketh intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered. And He that searcheth the hearts knoweth what is the Mind of the Spirit, because He maketh intercession for the saints according to the will of God. And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to His purpose.” Romans 8:26-28
I once heard in a sermon that the word “Abba” mentioned in Romans 8:15, is an Aramaic word most closely translated “Daddy”, a common term used by children to address their earthly dads. It signifies the close and intimate relationship of a father to his child; and child like trust that a young child puts in his dad. How beautiful that the faithful child of God has such a connection with the Father!
“For ye have not received the spirit of bondage again to fear; but ye have received the Spirit of adoption, whereby we cry, Abba, father. The Spirit itself beareth witness with our spirit, that we are the children of God.” Romans 8:15
“So, when you feel weak, drop to your knees – in prayer. there your burdens will not press you to stumble; there your tired soul can rest; there you can reverently address your needs to a Greater power. Of course, for your words to get through, you should not live too far away.”
Leroy Brownlow
Eileen Light