Preparing for Power Part 1Uzorak

Listen to God

In 1 Kings 17:2, we see that “the word of the Lord came to him [Elijah]…” as he was going about his life. Elijah maintained a consistent connection with God through regular prayer throughout everything he did. Because of this, he was ready when the Lord spoke to him and gave him direction. Many of us don’t have this regular connection with God. We have a specified time with God where we read the Bible, but we often forget about him the rest of the day. If we aren’t connected to Him, we aren’t ready for him to bring about revival in our lives or the lives of those around us. Connection to God through prayer prepares our lives for His power. This doesn’t have to be complicated—perhaps instead of just talking to ourselves throughout the day, we switch to talking with the Lord.

Ask Yourself: Am I really listening to God throughout my day?

Pause to Pray: Lord, I want to listen to you throughout my day. Help me to see ways to stay connected with you in prayer.

Take a Next Step: Set a few reminders on your phone at various times of the day to remind you to pray and listen for God’s voice. When your alarm goes off, take a deep breath and start with, “God, You are with me...”