On Labor Day I (Edd) went for a hike to the top of Alta Peak in the Sierra Nevada Mountains near Fresno. I had not done any high altitude hiking in a while and at about 10,000 feet elevation my legs became quite weak from the lack of oxygen. Oxygen is essential for muscles to function properly.
Prayer is the oxygen of the Christian life. There is bumper sticker slogan that reads, “Seven days without prayer makes one weak.” This has certainly been true in my case. And we certainly appreciate those who pray for us. The Apostle Paul wrote, Pray in the Spirit in every situation. Use every kind of prayer and request there is. For the same reason be alert. Use every kind of effort and make every kind of request for all of God's people. 19 Also pray that God will give me the right words to say. Then I will speak boldly when I reveal the mystery of the Good News. (Ephesians 6:18-19 GW)
