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Our Divine Connection
By: Lola Oni
Thursday, September 3, 2026
I lift my eyes toward the mountains. Where will my help come from? My help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth. Psalm 121:1-2 (CSB)
There is a worship song for preschoolers called "Mr. Cow", and when I heard it, I was intrigued by its lyrics and the idea behind it. It's a song about praising God, but the ones praising Him are farm animals. All day long, they tell God how much they love Him through the sounds they make. That song is a cute reminder for kids to praise God, but it also reminded me that all Christ followers must be willing to talk to their Heavenly Father. If we have a personal relationship with God, we have direct access to Him through our prayers- 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. What a privilege!
Let us then approach the throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need. Hebrews 4:16
Prayer is God's priceless gift to us, and it's our channel of direct communication with Him. In our prayers we: acknowledge God is Lord, worship Him, praise Him, confess our sins, and lay our burdens at His feet. The Lord Jesus prayed to His heavenly Father regularly, and He gave us examples of how we should pray. Jesus prioritized prayer, and that speaks volumes about how important prayer is in our lives.
Very early in the morning, while it was still dark, Jesus got up, left the house and went off to a solitary place, where He prayed. Mark 1:35
But our priorities will inevitably influence our choices and actions. I love the details in this verse from Mark. Take a moment to ponder on the timing... (early in the morning). Then notice how Jesus put in the "effort" by getting early and deliberately leaving the house. He found a quiet place so He could get away from the hustle and bustle of life. We Jesus clearly showed us that prayer was His priority by starting His day with it. We also see Him intentionally setting aside time for it. If the King of Kings and Lord of Lords made prayer a priority, shouldn't we?
Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. Philippians 4:6
Prayer is our divine key that unlocks communication with God. It's our intimate connection to our Heavenly Father. Christ follower, make prayer a priority, a habit, and view it as an integral part of your life!