Priest Assisting at the St. Andrew Anglican Church, Abossey-Okai, Rev'd Fr. Ken Ashong has challenged church members to reflect on their daily prayer habits.
Speaking at the Twelfth Sunday after Trinity in Accra on Sunday, the anointed man of God posed a critical question; 'How much time have you dedicated to pray to the Lord?'
Drawing from the biblical encounter between Solomon and God, as narrated in 1 Kings, Rev'd Fr. Ashong emphasized the importance of prayer in the life of a believer.
He noted that after King David's death, his son Solomon took over the throne and, like his father, offered sacrifices to the Lord.
He stressed that it was during this time that God appeared to Solomon in a dream, asking him what he desired.
Fr. Ashong highlighted three key lessons from Solomon's experience.
First, he pointed out that God desires us to ask Him for what we need, even though He already knows our requests, as stated in Isaiah 65:24.
"God knows our needs, but He wants us to commune with Him through prayer," Fr. Ashong said.
Secondly, he stressed the importance of humility in prayer, as demonstrated by Solomon, who acknowledged his limitations and sought wisdom from God to govern his people.
"We must admit our limitations and rely on God for strength," Fr. Ashong urged, reminding the congregation that true prayer is rooted in recognizing our own inadequacies.
Lastly, Fr. Ashong warned against prayers motivated by material desires or the downfall of others, urging instead for prayers that align with God's will.
"God is pleased when our prayers are focused on positive, spiritual growth rather than material gain," he remarked.
Rev'd Fr. Ashong called on the congregation to reassess their prayer lives, encouraging them to devote more time to seeking God's guidance and wisdom daily.
"May we pray strategically for the Lord to come through for us, just as He did for Solomon," he prayed, invoking the blessings of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
Story by: Joshua Kwabena Smith
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