‬This column should come out on or around September 11.  That is a date that will live in
the minds of people for many years to come.  Most of us can remember where we were
and what we were doing when we heard the news.  I was actually watching a news
program when they interrupted with the story and watched the second plane crash into
the tower.‬
But do you remember the church’s reaction to the horrific event?  We called special
prayer meetings more than once over the next couple of months. People joined together
to pray for the stricken families and for the nation. I would venture a guess that the
prayer lives of Christians increased at least ten-fold. Why?
As far as prayer is concerned we are very good at being “emergency pray-ers”;  our
prayer lives are typically mundane…maybe even lethargic.  But when there is an
emergency?  We fall on our knees quickly.  I’m not saying that we shouldn’t pray extra
hard when a problem or situation arrives, but perhaps we could consciously pray more
often.  Prayer is more than asking for God to take action.  It is also a time for
thanksgiving, worship, and seeking God’s will in the everyday things of life. 
A praying Christian will always draw closer to God, and a praying church will know
praising Him with good works.
Say good things about your church and about your Savior