Very early the next morning, long before daylight, Jesus got up and left the house. He went out of town to a lonely place, where he prayed. —Mark 1:35 (GNT).
Do you sometimes find yourself falling asleep when you try to pray? Do you feel tired when you begin a prayer time, and struggle to sustain it? You are not alone. Many people face that same challenge, but there is a simple pattern to help: pray when your energy levels are high.
A quality time of prayer requires energy and stamina. Yes, the help of the Holy Spirit is essential, but the Spirit normally works alongside our readiness—when our bodies are not completely drained. Remember what happened in Gethsemane: Jesus came back and found his disciples asleep, and he said to them, “How is it that you three were not able to keep watch with me for even one hour? Keep watch and pray that you will not fall into temptation. The spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak.” —Matthew 26:40–41 (GNT).
Because the flesh is weak, it often cannot sustain the sort of focused prayer that addresses destiny matters. That’s why it helps to schedule your deepest, most concentrated prayers for times when you are fresh—often soon after waking. Early-morning prayer gives your mind clarity and fewer distractions, so you can press in with endurance.
This does not mean you cannot pray at other times. You can. But if you want to press into breakthrough or steward major spiritual assignments, plan for seasons when your energy is high. Go to bed on time, rise with intent, and let the Spirit and a rested body work together. When spirit and flesh cooperate, there is no telling what can be achieved in prayer. Hallelujah!
Today’s Rhema
If you want to spend quality time and address destiny matters in prayer, do it when your energy levels are high.
Confession for the Day
Father, I am grateful for this insight. I receive wisdom and grace to pray when my energy levels are high. As I obey, my prayer times will be filled with testimonies, in Jesus’ name. Amen.
