“The news about Him (Jesus) spread all the more, so that crowds of people came to hear him and to be healed of their sicknesses. But Jesus often withdrew to lonely places and prayed” – Luke 5:15-16 NIV
Remember your school days when lecture schedules were set, yet the class representative reminded everyone about upcoming classes. Even today, meetings are planned in your workplace, but reminders still appear in your email. This happens because structure and reminders help one stay aligned and effective.
This principle should also apply to your spiritual life, especially your prayer life. As a believer, you need to develop the habit of scheduled prayer. Jesus often withdrew to pray, sometimes early in the morning or late at night, likely because those were quiet moments. His disciples were used to seeing Him pray, as it was a regular part of His life (Mark 1:35)
Before raising Lazarus, Jesus prayed and said, “Father, I thank You that You have heard Me (John 11:41-42). That kind of confidence came from a life rooted in constant communion with God.
Furthermore, Daniel prayed three times a day. His devotional life was so consistent that even his enemies knew where and when to find him (Daniel 6:10). Take your prayer time seriously. Treat it as sacred. Heaven responds when you pray, even if you can’t see it. When Daniel prayed, angelic activity was released (Daniel 10:12).
Also, when Peter and John encountered the lame man at the Beautiful Gate, they were headed to the temple at the hour of prayer (Acts 3:1). Scripture shows a consistent pattern in keeping times of devotion.
Although you may not follow the exact times found in Scripture, you must build a consistent, intentional prayer lifestyle. Set aside specific times to pray. Let your schedule and alarm clock reflect your commitment to meeting with God.
Jesus is your perfect example. If He, the Son of God, prayed regularly, how can you afford not to? Please choose a time that works best for you when you’re focused and free from distractions, and guard it jealously. It’s not about whether you pray in the morning or at night, but that you pray consistently.
Remember that prayer does more “in” than “for” you. It aligns you with God’s will and gives you clarity and strength for the journey.
Dear believer, your prayer times and seasons are not just good ideas; they are lifelines, so treat your devotional time as sacred.
Bible Reading Plan: 2 Chronicles 13-16; Luke 11:24-44