Friday, March 11, 2011

Relearning some old stuff about prayer.

I am slowly meditating upon the book of 1 Peter again. Today I came across an old familiar passage that cross referenced some other passages in my mind. In that meditation I can still hear my Pa Pa in the faith (Pastor Joe Gwynn) declaring the truth that if our relationships are not correct with man and God our prayers and communion with God will be hindered. The two reflect one another. If we have harbored sin consciously or unconsciously we are stifled and have a disunity.

I have many blind spots even after 30 years of walking with Christ. That is why it is so important for me to keep praying, "Search me, O God, and know my heart: try me, and know my thoughts: And see if there be any wicked way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting."

(Mat 5:23) Therefore if thou bring thy gift to the altar, and there rememberest that thy brother hath ought against thee;

(Mat 5:24) Leave there thy gift before the altar, and go thy way; first be reconciled to thy brother, and then come and offer thy gift.


(1Pe 3:7) Likewise, ye husbands, dwell with them according to knowledge, giving honour unto the wife, as unto the weaker vessel, and as being heirs together of the grace of life; that your prayers be not hindered.

(1Pe 3:8) Finally, be ye all of one mind, having compassion one of another, love as brethren, be pitiful, be courteous:

(1Pe 3:9) Not rendering evil for evil, or railing for railing: but contrariwise blessing; knowing that ye are thereunto called, that ye should inherit a blessing.

(1Pe 3:10) For he that will love life, and see good days, let him refrain his tongue from evil, and his lips that they speak no guile:

(1Pe 3:11) Let him eschew evil, and do good; let him seek peace, and ensue it.

(1Pe 3:12) For the eyes of the Lord are over the righteous, and his ears are open unto their prayers: but the face of the Lord is against them that do evil.


(Psa 66:18) If I regard iniquity in my heart, the Lord will not hear me: