spurgeon

Through youversion I have chosen a bible study program by Charles Spurgeon. He has such a way with words.

Last night, I'm ashamed to say, his lesson showed me that I have not been praying for everything that I should be praying for. My prayers are centered around the people in my life. (Which is okay but there should be more.) Mr. Spurgeon doesn't even suggest we should pray for Jesus and the kingdom of God - he assumes we are. Oh how times have changed! In his day people did, and in my day, at least in my knowledge, we pray differently.

Here is what Mr. Spurgeon had to say:

"Remember that the same Christ who tells us to say, "Give us this day our daily bread," had first given us this petition, "Hallowed be thy name; Thy kingdom come; Thy will be done in earth as it is in heaven." Let not your prayers be all concerning your own sins, your own wants, your own imperfections, your own trials, but let them climb the starry ladder, and get up to Christ himself, and then, as you draw nigh to the blood-sprinkled mercy-seat, offer this prayer continually, "Lord, extend the kingdom of thy dear Son." Such a petition, fervently presented, will elevate the spirit of all your devotions. Mind that you prove the sincerity of your prayer by labouring to promote the Lord's glory."