_*Exhortation Pills: Take It to the Lord in Prayer!*_ _By Rev. Stephen Dadedzi_ _Day 39 (08/Feb/2025)_ > ‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭Philippians 4:6 NKJV Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God. The hymn "What a Friend We Have in Jesus" reminds us of the power of prayer. The lyrics say, "Oh, what peace we often forfeit, oh, what needless pain we bear, all because we do not carry everything to God in prayer." Many of our burdens could be lifted if we simply took them to the Lord. But what stops us from doing so? *1. Not Prioritizing Prayer:* If prayer is not a priority, it will always be the first thing we neglect. Jesus often withdrew to pray, even with a demanding ministry (Luke 5:16). When we make time for prayer, we invite God's power into our lives. *2. Busyness:* A preacher once said, "If you are too busy to pray, then you are too busy." The world fills our days with endless activities, but we must remember that time with God is not optional—it is essential (Mark 1:35). *3. Distractions and Spiritual Attacks:* The enemy knows the power of prayer and will use distractions, tiredness, or even doubts to keep us from it. Jesus warned Peter to watch and pray so that he would not fall into temptation (Matthew 26:41). A prayerless life is a vulnerable life. _🙏 Prayer:_ Lord, help me to take everything to You in prayer. Remove distractions and give me the grace to make prayer a daily priority. In Jesus' name, Amen. _⚠️ Are You Saved?_ Enjoy God's gift of eternal life by accepting Jesus Christ into your heart today. Believe God raised Him from the dead and confess Him as your Lord and Savior (John 3:16, Romans 10:9-10). _Follow for more:_ WhatsApp: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Va8CpbP65yD6cGE7Qq2I | Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stephendadedzi | TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@stephendadedzi | X: https://x.com/stephendadedzi | eBooks on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/author/stephendadedzi