The Solution to a Weak Prayer Life

One of the most challenging spiritual disciplines for many Christians is prayer. I know it's one of my weak points. I often catch myself working harder, running faster, studying more and forgetting all about prayer. Or maybe it's not forgetting, maybe it's conveniently putting aside the discipline I find most challenging.

No spiritual discipline comes without some effort. Effort against the flesh, which is in opposition to genuine spiritual pursuits. But like any other Christian activity, the less you do it, the less you want to do it. And the more you make it a priority, the more you crave it. I find the same principle true with studying the Bible. When I am not studying Scripture for a time, it is much easier to justify my neglect -- I don't crave the Word quite as much. I think the same is true with prayer. When I get busy doing what God wants me to be doing, but don't take time to pray, I become ineffective in my efforts, and my desires are not aligned like they should be, with the will of God.

I need to pray in order to solve my weak prayer life. And the more I spend in quiet prayer with God, the more I am in tune with the mind of God and the more I desire that prayer time with God.

Now why don't I just do that and stop writing on this blog?! I will!