An Invitation to Pray

I believe prayers shape a large part of our Christian life. Christians should be people of prayer. Romans 12:12 says that we ought to be "patient in affliction, faithful in prayers". We are to "devout ourselves in prayers" (1 Cor 7:5).

Below is a poem "An Invitation to Pray" taken from the book "Reaching Out to the Father" written by Teresa Tay. My mum gave this book to me.

An Invitaiton to Pray:
The Mighty One looks down from heaven
His eyes filled with tears
This is the world He created
Yet many know Him not
His heart is grieved to see evil everywhere

The Lord pondered from heaven
Waht shall I do with these people
With His heart of mercy and love
He wil march out like a Mighty Man
Like a warrior He will stir up His zeal
With a shout He will raise the battle cry

Awake, My peoole, awake
Come with Me on your knees
Humble yourselves and pray
Seek the Lord while He may be found
Repent of your sins and I will hear
The Lord will lift up His banner to the peoples
And triumph over His enemies
You will say to the captives 'Come out'
And to those in darkness 'Be free'
You will go out in joy and be led forth in peace

Such is the inheritance of the Lord
When they take heed to pray
Today as you hear His call to pray
Rend your hearts to Him and say
We will go on our knees
Till Your Kingdom come Your will be done