Find What Works For You
by an Old Disciple
'‘And Saul armed David with his armour…And David said unto Saul, I cannot go with these; for I have not proved them. And David put them off him…[and] chose him five smooth stones out of the brook…and his sling was in his hand…”~ 1 Sam. 17:38-40
Dr. Bob Jones Sr., founder of the University, was a great evangelist, as was his dear friend, Dr. John R. Rice; both died old men in the early 80’. Both men were godly, wielded great influence, and loved the Lord. At a conference in the 40’s at Winona Lake, Indiana, Dr. Rice preceded Dr. Bob in the order of speakers. Dr. John’s message was on prayer, about how we ought to spend much time alone with God, even at times giving whole nights to it.
Dr. Bob, the next speaker, complimented Dr. Rice’s message saying that was the way he had always wanted to pray, but being truthful to the people said, “I’ve always been a man on the go, traveling in evangelistic campaigns, and building a college. I pray while I’m shaving, then as I walk across the campus to speak in chapel, on the train headed for a conference, etc.” “But,” said Dr. Bob, “I have never entered the pulpit or tried to accomplish anything for Jesus that I didn’t think I’d die if He didn’t bless and get the glory.”
What am I trying to say? Simply this, do things the way you’re most comfortable with. You’ll usually enjoy and accomplish much more in your spiritual life. God knows our situations as well as our limitations. He is not a tough taskmaster!
“DARE TO BE DIFFERENT!
Perfectly said,Brother Sandlin.
Sometimes,I also pray this way,in business and multitasking.
But I find a better more sincere connection to set a time aside,to pray and putting the entire focus of what's going on,between me and God.
Didn't you have John R.Rice speak as a guest,back in the day at Fundamental?
I can vaguely remember seeing him once.
I remember wasn't his daughter writing many poems and books?
Been a real long time ago?