Thursday, October 27, 2011

Sweet Hour of Prayer

My, I love that hymn...the words, the melody...truly one of the sweetest hymns of all time.

Stanza one reminds me that the time of prayer to my Father takes me away from a world of care.  I'm not studying, driving, watching TV, listening to the radio, etc..  I just take the time as a child to go to my Father's throne and make all my wants and wishes known.  When those times of distress and grief come, relief is a prayer away.  I can often escape the temptation of Satan if I will pray before by the return answer of my Father above.

Stanza two reminds me of the joy and bliss that I feel and the rekindled desire for our Lord to return and for this old world to end.  I hasten to the place of prayer and take my station, my stand, my aim toward higher ground.

Stanza three reminds me how my petitions rise with no interference or like the cute picture I saw the other day of a little girl praying and the caption said "Oldest form of wireless Communication--Never dropped a call."  I'll seek Him, believe Him and trust Him and cast my care upon Him.

Yes, indeed...I'll wait for thee...sweet hour of prayer...my thanksgiving and my petitions to my Father...from the Wildwood.