Pray-Tell.

And it happened that while He was praying alone, the disciples were with Him (Luke 9:18a)

Some eight days after these sayings, He took along Peter and John and James, and went up on the mountain to pray. Now Peter and his companions had been overcome with sleep; (Luke 9:28 and 9:32a)

Some of us are incredibly privileged regarding our access to ministry resources. We can hear Christian broadcasts, or we can read books written by Christian authors. Some of us attend seminars from time to time; some of us are studying in seminaries. Some of us get to hang out with amazing ministry leaders, learning from their years of experience. But there is no greater connection than when we, led by the Spirit of God, are able to participate in the process and mystery that is prayer.

Like the disciples in Luke 9, we may find that challenges show up when we seek to engage the ministry of prayer. There is the risk of merely being a spectator, watching and listening to others’ Spirit-led prayers without adding our voice of agreement (Luke 9:18). There is the risk of falling asleep (Luke 9:32). There is the risk of entering into worship and service paradigms that are out of line with God’s desire (Luke 9:33-35).

There are these risks, and yet we are drawn to be with our Lord daily in the place of prayer. Let’s embrace the opportunities we’ll have today to pray. It is our privilege.

Lord, help us to pray.