Love God Greatly: Growing Through PrayerSample

SOAP – Mark 1:35
Jesus prayed often, and He chose the solitude of the early morning in which to communicate with His Father. Jesus was often seen in the Bible, praying early before and immediately after a mission. Praying was necessary for peace, strength, and power…not only for Jesus, but it remains true for believers as well.

How do you begin each day? How much time in the morning do you dedicate to thanking God and surrendering your day to Him? Will you begin today to give the Lord the first of Your day, the first of Your devotion, the first of Your time, money, and energy as a means of glorifying Him in Your life?

Father God, You are the God who loves us with an everlasting love, and You long to have an intimate relationship with us. Forgive me, Lord, for lacking faith, for being undisciplined, for failing to place my communication with You as the highest priority in my life. Give me a renewed Spirit and reignite the desire within me to share everything with You. Thank You, Lord, for being available and accessible for me to come to You at any time, at any place, for any reason. In Jesus’ name. Amen.