The HOPE Channel

He (Jesus) went out to the mountain to pray, and continued all night in prayer to God. (Luke 6:12)
All night? People often tell me they don't know how to pray, or they run out of things to say to the Lord. Their prayers don't last more than 5 minutes, much less all night long! Think back to when you first fell in love. Couldn't we just stay on the phone with that person for hours talking about nothing? So why is it so hard to talk to the One who saved our souls? Worship Him. Praise Him. Thank Him. Tell Him about your day. Ask Him for help in EVERY area of your life (we need it, believe me.) Then when you've counted all your blessings.. ahem... begin to intercede for your family members and friends, your neighbors, and your co-workers. Pray for the homeless, and leaders of our great nation (they need it, believe me!). Talk to Jesus about everything. He cares, from the greatest issues to the smallest concerns. Prayer is not a duty, but rather a privilege. Can't sleep? He'll be happy to stay up with you... all night long.