December 3 The Privilege of Prayer – 1 Chronicles 29:11-19

Many of us would pray for our family and loved ones for their salvation. But somehow we give up due to our laziness, despair and loss of sight of our goals.

As King David’s life faded away, he made preparations for his son Solomon to take over as the

next king of Israel. King David led the people in prayer, as he’d done many times before. As he recounted God’s faithfulness to Israel, he prayed for the people to remain loyal to Him. Then he included a personal prayer specifically for his son, asking God (1 Chronicles 29:19) “And give my son Solomon the wholehearted devotion to keep your commands, statutes and decrees and to do everything to build the palatial structure for which I have provided.”

We too have the remarkable privilege to faithfully pray for the people God has placed in our lives. Our example of faithfulness can make an enduring impact that will remain even after we’re gone. Just as God continued to work out the answers to David’s prayers for Solomon and Israel after he was gone, so too the impact of our prayers outlives us.

Dear God, give me the perseverance to carry on praying for my family to recognize Him and receive Him as their personal saviour, and for their salvation.

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