♬ Hymn for scheduled worship: Korean/English Hymnal #284 The Abundant Love of Jesus (#206 in previous version)

These days, many children and teenagers are unable to focus on one task. They only cling to computers, smartphones and games and find it difficult to read or study. If one obsesses over games, his unconsciousness, too, will be formed around games. That is why what we repeatedly do and focus on matters. When we repeatedly meditate on the Word that God has given to us and completely focus with prayer, we will receive the blessing of our souls and minds being healed. How should we experience prayer?

1. Jesus’ earthly ministry

Jesus always prayed early in the morning and at night. He prayed during the time when he could quietly focus. Especially when he began his ministry, he fasted and concentrated on praying for 40 days in the wilderness. We can experience the filling of the Holy Spirit during the time of focused prayer. Even if we set aside only 10 minutes a day and concentrate in prayer, we will restore balance and rhythm in our lives. Moreover, if we connect our 24 hours with prayer, we will enjoy the power and happiness that God grants to us.

2. Fulfillment of the Pentecost

Israel celebrates three feasts, one of which is the Pentecost. It is the day of commemorating the blessing of enjoying the power of God. When believers who had the Gospel gathered together and prayed on the day of Pentecost, the works of the Holy Spirit like wind and fire took place which no one could stop. The Word of God was brought to fulfillment, 3,000 disciples arose in each field and doors of missions in 15 nations opened. Likewise, works will take place if believers just gather together and pray as they hold onto the covenant.

3. Answers in the field

If we receive blessings personally, in our family and at church, we will receive blessings even in our schools and workplaces. When Paul’s evangelism team fasted and prayed to God, God showed them where they needed to go, allowed them to meet the people they had to meet, and enabled them to do the work that they must do. That is why Paul had nothing to fear or worry about. When we dwell inside prayer, God reveals His important plan and blessings that are hidden.

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When we dwell in prayer daily, the Word of God will be brought to fulfillment through us. Let us examine our daily life of prayer. If we have been failing, let us once again challenge ourselves to do scheduled prayer.