Lord, Answer My Prayer By Nina SmitSampel

Pray in the morning and in the evening In the days of the Old Testament the Levites had a series of important functions which they had to perform faithfully. One of their most important assignments was to meet at the temple every morning and evening to thank and praise the Lord. The people could listen to the songs of praise of the Levites and be reminded of God’s mercy. Although early morning is the best time for your appointment with the Lord, it is as important that you conclude your day with Him. There are two types of people: those who rise early and those who rise late. My husband would always rise at five o’clock and bring me coffee in bed by seven. In the evening he would be ready for bed much earlier than me! If you go to bed late, you might find it easier to have your quiet time in the evening. However, never miss this daily appointment with God; keep it faithfully like the Levites of old. God is great and holy and therefore you should not rush into His presence and start talking to Him. Prayer requires the necessary respect. You should never start praying without thinking to whom you are talking. Before you start praying, you should be in the right frame of mind and be still. Relax completely, forget the things which make you anxious and tense and concentrate on God. While Eastern meditation means that you have to empty yourself of everything, Christian meditation means that you fill your thoughts with God. Do this by forgetting everything around you and focusing only on God’s presence. Fill your thoughts with God’s attributes: think about His love for you, about the miracles of His creation, about His omnipresence, His omnipotence, faithfulness and mercy. Prayer : Father, thank You for the joy of Your presence. Please make me faithful so that I will not miss a single appointment with You. Amen.