Greetings in Christ Jesus, Fellow Soldiers.
Prayer is more than a proscribed part of the Christian life, more than a daily discipline that you need to check off in order to be a "good Christian."
It is an expression of our awe at God's character, humility and penitence over our sin, and trust and dependence upon Jesus Christ as our Lord and Savior. When we bow the knee in prayer, we are confessing that we are not Jesus, but need Jesus desperately.
And if you're not in prayer, why not? Perhaps you have trouble finding a time, but really, if it's a priority, we'll find time. I know from experience that I often just don't want to. I want to push God to the periphery and pretend I have things together. Do you experience this as well?
We have a great High Priest who intercedes on our behalf. Therefore, we should not only approach the throne of grace often, but approach it with confidence, knowing that with our lives, our prayers are washed in His blood.
And we need never fear condemnation. For who can condemn? Christ Jesus, who was raised up and now intercedes for us (Rom. 8). The Judge, by bearing God's justice on our sin, has become our Justifier--taking away our sin and crediting us with His righteousness. Praise be to God!
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