The Pro-Aging RevolutionSample

Day Four - Prayer

One of the greatest things we can do for our families, friends, and pastors is to pray for them. While there are some who are called to a special ministry of intercessory prayer, every believer is called to pray. And no matter what age we are, we can pray. In fact, as we age we typically have more free time on our hands and one of the best ways we can use that time is to become prayer warriors. What a great gift and responsibility!

Prayer is often relaxing and easy and sweet. At times, though, prayer can feel like we’re in a battle. The reason it feels that way is because WE ARE! Prayer can sometimes feel weighty and difficult and this is why, unfortunately, many grow weary and give up. Knowing this, Jesus taught his disciples to persevere in prayer by telling them the Parable of the Unjust Judge (Luke 18:1-8). If a human judge, who “neither feared God nor cared what people thought” grants a request because of the perseverance of the petitioner, how much more will our righteous, just, loving God hear and answer the persistent prayers of His children.

If you’ve given up on prayer, I want to encourage you to begin again. If you’ve been weary and discouraged, I want to encourage you to not give up. Keep praying. Your prayers are being heard, even if you’re not seeing the results yet. God never fails. He hears your prayers. Arise, prayer warrior! Hear the battle cry. There’s too much at stake to give up now. Victory belongs to the Lord!

Today’s Prayer: “Jesus, I’m asking you today to light a new fire in my heart. Restore my passion for prayer. I hear the battle call and I’m saying yes to you. I refuse to lose heart and give up. Help me become the prayer warrior I want to be. Amen.”