One More Prayer

As I was listening to some music and reflecting upon what to write this week, a song lyric caught my attention. This time it was the Casting Crowns song, I Know You’re There (from their CD, The Altar and the Door). Here’s the first verse:

If all I had was one last breath
I'd spend it just to sing Your praise
Just to say Your name
If all I had was one last prayer
I'd pray it 'cause I know You're always listening
If I could live a thousand lives, bind the hands of time
I would spend every moment by Your side

The phrase, “If all I had was one last prayer…” is what hit me the most. What if I only had one more prayer … what would I pray? A number of things come to my mind, but I’d like to turn the question over to you.

Suppose you knew that you had only one more opportunity to offer a prayer to God. What would that prayer be? Who would you pray for? Would it be a prayer of confession? How about a prayer of praise? Maybe the answer came to you instantly. Or, perhaps, it’s taking a while. Either way, I encourage you to spend some time considering the question. But, don’t stop there … pray that prayer … pour out your heart to God.

Let’s face it, we never really know when our last opportunity to pray might arrive. So, take advantage of every opportunity to pray … redeem the time (Eph. 5:16).

In His grip,
Pastor Decker