If we don't ever pray in our daily lives, it will be much more difficult for us to love God or draw close to him. The less we pray, the farther we get from God.
The preaching of the gospel is hard, grinding at times, sincere work, that reveals the mind of God to the household of faith, and presents Jesus to a degenerate world. It's about time preachers get back to these basics, do the work of the evangelist, and make full proof of their ministry as Paul instructed Timothy. If ever there was a time for God-centric, inspiring preaching, then surely that time is now. Preacher, throw off your slumber and get moving, for God is depending on you to boldly proclaim the truths of the gospel; and let the chips fall where they may.
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The preaching of the gospel is hard, grinding at times, sincere work, that reveals the mind of God to the household of faith, and presents Jesus to a degenerate world. It's about time preachers get back to these basics, do the work of the evangelist, and make full proof of their ministry as Paul instructed Timothy. If ever there was a time for God-centric, inspiring preaching, then surely that time is now. Preacher, throw off your slumber and get moving, for God is depending on you to boldly proclaim the truths of the gospel; and let the chips fall where they may.