If I ask you "Who is man of prayer in the bible", everybodys answer will be "Daniel". Yes though he was working in King's palace he took time to pray three times a day. Although he was super busy, he took time off to call on to God and speak to Him. If we read the book of Daniel in the bible,we see that he understood the importance of prayer. When trouble came all his answer was "Lets pray to God and see" and not "King likes me a lot, I will speak to him".
What prayer did in Daniel's life
1.Made him stay holy
2.Saved him from lions
3.Saved him from being killed and helped in interpreting the dream
4.Helped to receive favor from Kings.
5. Made him officer in Babylon by four kings
- Nebuchadnezzar, after Daniel interprets his dream (2:48)
- Belshazzar, after Daniel reads the original “handwriting on the wall” (5:29)
- Darius the Mede, because Daniel had an “extraordinary spirit” (Da 6:1–3)
- Cyrus the Persian, for reasons unknown … but the guy had a great résumé by then (Da 1:21; 6:28)
6. Helped him to stay healthier much more than his fellow people
7.Helped him to gain more wisdom.
Daniel 1:17
To these four young men God gave knowledge and understanding of all kinds of literature and learning. And Daniel could understand visions and dreams of all kinds.
There are absolutely many more things to be added and the list could go on. And the secret weapon for his success in life is Prayer.
Everyone must have heard about "Sharpen the axe" story where one guy was more wise in taking time out from his busy life to "Sharpen the axe". It is used as a metaphor to exercising ,sharpening the skills etc. I want to do it with "Prayer".
This lockdown has made us super busy (Similar to rich are getting richer, the busy are made busier). The magic for this work to be easier and smarter would be to take time to 'Sharpen the axe". Take time out for every 3hrs or 4 hr to call out the Lord and ask for help. We are privileged to have direct access to the "Creator God" (Creator of us and everyone around us and also ONE who can create out of nothing).
"I lift up my eyes to the hills, where does my help come from? My help comes from the Lord , the maker of heaven and earth.
Abraham Lincoln said, “Give me six hours to chop down a tree and I will spend the first four sharpening the axe.”
Put time on your calendar to sharpen your axe. As a leader, you will be glad you stayed so sharp.
When was the last time you sharpened your axe?,” the boss asked.
“Sharpen? I’ve had no time to sharpen my axe. I have been so busy trying to cut trees….”
Lets take time out to pray (or sharpen the axe) like Daniel to lead a victorious life in physical, mental and spiritual spheres. [Pause and read]
Prayer:
Lord Jesus we pray, you help us in this life, to live the life you want us to.We look to you for our help in our everyday life. For You know our thoughts, You know our innermost being, You know about people around us, You know our situation, You are loving, You are Omnipresent, You are Omnipotent ,You are the alpha and the omega and You are God. Help us O Lord to live victoriously .In Jesus name , we pray.Amen.
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