Why you need to pray before sleeping and when you wake up

Call To Prayer

By: Njuacha Hubert

Date: 08/08/2022

Title: Why you need to pray before sleeping and when you wake up

Now when Daniel learned that the document had been signed, he went into his house, where the windows of his upper room opened toward Jerusalem, and three times a day he got down on his knees, prayed, and gave thanks to his God, just as he had done before. Daniel 6: 10-11

There is song that goes thus “Prayer is the key(2x), Prayer is the master key, Jesus started with prayers and ended with prayers, prayer is the master key”. It is my strong recommendation that we all should at least pray before going to bed and after waking up in the morning. And it does not necessarily have to be lengthy prayers. With the following reasons I hope to impart the same conviction on you (that is if you don’t already agree). 

The first thing you do when you wake up is an indication of what you worship or love the most. For instance, checking your phone for messages first thing in the morning before praying is prioritizing your relationships or whatever else you are checking your phone for over God. The bible says “seek he first the kingdom of God…” (Mathew 6:33). Prayer should be the first thing you do in the morning. While writing this, I am myself convicted because I personally drink water first thing in the morning before saying a prayer.  

Most people will agree that the way you start your day sets the pace for the entire day. You will hear things like “the moment I do this or that… I just know that day is wasted”. You see, you need to start the day with God by praying. Once you start the day in prayers you will have a God-conscious day. You have set the ball running for the holy spirit to inspire and lead you through the day. You are now a man backed by God. Hallelujah! 

A day has two phases: day time and night time. So, praying at least in the morning covers the day and at least before sleeping covers the night. You need to give thanks for protection throughout the previous phase of the day and submit your life and those your loved ones in the next phase. Did you know people die in their sleep? Sometimes we try to be positive (which is good) but it is important not to forget that we live in a world that is full of wicked people who need no reason to be wicked. You need to submit yourself and loved ones under the shadow of the lord Almighty. (Read Psalm 91). Every morning is a yet another gift from God. And after walking through each day safely in this wicked world, it is a privilege and blessing. If you are a believer then you must give praise to whom praise is due and that is the almighty God, the giver and sustainer of life. What about giving praise for the blessings; even those you didn’t recognize (everything works out for our good).  

Sometimes some people have unrealistic expectations and just lead others into temptation. You hear someone who never communicates with you call you to ask for help. Suddenly they want to turn you from stranger to best friend but in as much we are Christians and should help strangers, it doesn’t change the fact that it is easier to help a friend than a stranger and a friend is one who communicates with you regularly and not only calls you in times of need. In a similar light, prayer in general is about keeping the communication flowing with God. Communication is an important ingredient in the sustenance of a relationship. Without communication people become distant and gradually become strangers. When you are in regular communication it is easier to ask for help because there is a relationship. Many troubles are avoided in the first place through regular prayer.  

As we read in our opening verse, Daniel a man of excellence( Daniel 6:3) prayed 3 times a day, so if you are already praying morning and night, then it will excellent to graduate to adding a third time, just to stop for some few minutes and bring yourself to the consciousness of God before continuing your day. If we practice this then surely we too can have that extra-ordinariness demonstrated by Daniel. 

Prayer Point.  

Thank God for this reminder or revelation. May we be even more dedicated and committed to a regular prayer life.  

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