Prayer As an Education
The Russian author, Fyodor Dostoevsky once wrote, “Be not forgetful of prayer. Every time you pray, if your prayer is sincere, there will be new feeling and new meaning in it; which will give you fresh courage, and you will understand that prayer is an education.”
Perhaps you have heard the expression, “Prayer changes things.” Many people certainly find that to be true – though not always exactly like we’d expect. Part of Dostoevsky’s point is that more often than not, prayer changes us. It opens us more and more to God’s presence and hopefully aligns our hearts a little closer to God’s heart.
Let us pray: Remind us again, O God, of the power of prayer. Remind us that there is a wisdom and courage and guidance that we receive only by sitting in your presence. Grant us the ability to make space and time to hear your voice, and to be shaped into your image; through Jesus Christ. Amen.
Daily Message Author: Joe Albright
Joe began his ministry in Sarasota, Florida as an associate pastor, and it was in this capacity that he worked alongside the Reverend Dr. Roger Kunkel. Roger was a colleague who became a mentor and treasured friend. From Sarasota, Joe was called to Jacksonville, Florida where he served as the Head of Staff at Hodges Boulevard Presbyterian Church. Currently, Joe and his family worship and serve at Geneva Presbyterian Church in Switzerland, Florida. Full Bio
