Magnificent Prayer #344
Magnificent Prayer #344
If a man shuts his ears to the cry of the poor, he too will cry out and not be answered.
Proverbs 21:13
Whoever stoppeth his ears at the cry of the poor cannot pray so that God will hear.
If we will not listen to the poor when they cry unto us in their need, God will not listen unto us when we cry unto Him in our need. The world’s maxim is, “The Lord helps those who help themselves.” The truth is, The Lord helps those who help others.
R. A. TORREY
Pray About It: There are very few reasons given in Scripture why God will not hear prayers. Not listening to and responding to the cries of the poor is one of those reasons.
Along with habitual praying, learn to be a habitual giver to the poor. God hears our cries better when we hear the cry of the poor with open ear.
Today, consider the poor as the holiday season approaches. Look for ways to put feet to your prayers.
A holy man will strive to be like our Lord Jesus Christ. He will not only live the life of faith in Him, and draw from Him all his daily peace and strength, but he will also labor to have the mind that was in Him…who thought more of godly poor men than of kings.
J. C. RYLE
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