The disciples asked Jesus "Why could we not drive it
(the demon) out?" He replied, "This kind can come out only by
prayer." Mark 9:28-29
We all have been given a direct line to communicate with God
though prayer. The disciples would often face difficult situations that
could only be resolved through prayer.
It's hard to sometimes grasp the values of God's eternal
kingdom, especially when we are facing trials and suffering in our own
lives. Jonah said, "When my life was ebbing away, I remembered you
Lord" (Jonah 2:7) We often act the same way.
When life is going well, we tend to take God for granted, but when lose our
hope, we cry out to him. This kind of inconsistent and fair-weathered
relationship with God can only result in an inconsistent spiritual life.
We must constantly stay on our knees, in prayer with God
each and every day, during both good times and bad ones. Not only will we
have stronger spiritual lives, but we can do great things in the name of our
loving Father!
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