Courageous Prayer
Courage is essential in prayer, allowing us to approach God with faith and boldness, leading to more effective and answered prayers.
A.W. Tozer emphasizes the vital role of courage in prayer, asserting that just as bravery is essential in the world, it is equally crucial in the kingdom of God. He encourages believers to approach God with unwavering faith and boldness, believing in His love and goodness. Tozer insists that successful prayer is unconditional and must be offered with the understanding that God will always act for our benefit. He reassures that prayers made with such courage and trust cannot go unanswered, as they align with God's character and promises. Ultimately, he reminds us of God's infinite lovingkindness, urging us to trust Him completely.
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In a world like ours, courage is an indispensable virtue. The coward may snivel in his corner, but the brave man takes the prize. And in the kingdom of God, courage is as necessary as it is in the world. The timid soul is as pitiable on his knees as he is in society.
When entering the prayer chamber, we must come filled with faith and armed with courage. Nowhere else in the whole field of religious thought and activity is courage so necessary as in prayer. The successful prayer must be one without condition. We must believe that God is love and that, being love, He cannot harm us but must ever do us good. Then we must throw ourselves before Him and pray with boldness for whatever we know our good and His glory require, and the cost is no object! Whatever He in His love and wisdom would assess against us, we will accept with delight because it pleased Him. Prayers like that cannot go unanswered. The character and reputation of God guarantee their fulfillment.
We should always keep in mind the infinite lovingkindness of God. No one need fear to put his life in His hands. His yoke is easy; His burden is light.
Sermon Outline
- The Necessity of Courage in Prayer
- The Characteristics of Courageous Prayer
- The Assurance of God's Lovingkindness
- God's character guarantees fulfillment
- His yoke is easy, His burden is light
Key Quotes
“The successful prayer must be one without condition.” — A.W. Tozer
“Whatever He in His love and wisdom would assess against us, we will accept with delight because it pleased Him.” — A.W. Tozer
“His yoke is easy; His burden is light.” — A.W. Tozer
Application Points
- We must approach prayer with faith and courage, leaving our doubts and fears behind.
- We should pray without condition, trusting in God's lovingkindness and goodness.
- We can be confident that God will answer our prayers because of His character and promises.