World Day of Prayer
In the Talmud it is written, “A person’s words should always be few when speaking to God.”
Jesus said in the Gospel of Matthew Chapter 6, “And when you pray, do not be like the hypocrites, for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and on the street corners to be seen by others… And when you pray, do not keep on babbling like the pagans, for they think they will be heard because of their many words…”
Also in chapter 6, in the Message version of the Bible, Jesus says, “Here’s what I want you to do: Find a quiet secluded place so you won’t be tempted to role-play before God. Just be there as simply and honestly as you possibly can manage. The focus will shift from you to God, and you will begin to sense his grace.”
Let us pray: God of Grace, we trust that you know what we need before we even ask, but we want to stay connected to you. On this World Day of Prayer and beyond, help us to find those quiet secluded moments – to draw near with deep honesty – to sense your grace, and hear your voice. Amen.
Daily Message Author: Joe Albright
Rev. Joe Albright is a graduate of Flagler College and Columbia Theological Seminary. Together, he and his wife Robbie have five children. He loves spending time on the ocean and especially enjoys surfing and fishing. Before entering the ministry, Joe taught high school Spanish in Cape Hatteras North Carolina and Lawrence Tavern, Jamaica. He has pastored churches in Sarasota and Jacksonville, Florida and is currently serving Trinity Presbyterian Church in Palm Coast. Full Bio “I believe deeply in the power of the Gospel to bring hope, love, and new life. I have seen firsthand how this beautiful ministry of hope has touched people’s lives. It gives me great joy to serve Dial Hope as Lead Pastor.”
