Devoted to Prayer

When I went into full time music ministry years ago, I quickly learned that I would have to rely totally on the Lord to fulfill the calling that He had given me. Several years ago this picture surfaced when I had some old slides converted to digital. I am in the white jacket surrounded by members of our music group with CRU back in the early 1980’s. When I saw this photo again, my mind was immediately flooded with memories from the past. I was able to connect right away with the thoughts and feelings I was experiencing during that time.

The picture was taken during one of our prayer times before a concert. We would regularly pray before our concerts, and being new in the group I would often feel inadequate to carry out the task before us. Many times I would cry out to God for strength, knowing that I had no strength of my own. After our times of prayer we would walk out on stage knowing we would have to trust in God solely to work in and through us for His glory. As time went by, I began to see that God desired to use these experiences to bring me to the end of myself, teaching me what it truly means to completely rely on Him.

Throughout the years, God has continually reinforced that same lesson over and over again. I have found that prayer is essential in every aspect of walking with Jesus. For in my weakness He is strong. As a result, I am convinced that He will faithfully provide everything I need to diligently follow Him in the days ahead. I can trust Him to be my strength in the midst of whatever circumstance I may encounter in this life.

“My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” 2 Corinthians 12:9