A PARTNER IN PRAYER

They tell us that confession is so good for the soul. It isn’t in the Scripture but the principle is whole. What is the greatest problem, is where we choose to go, To find someone who’s trustworthy. Such folk we seldom know. Of course the perfect person is Jesus Christ our Lord. But most are so embarrassed they feel they can’t afford, To find someone so lofty who might not have the time. And so we do not go to Him; which really is a crime. That’s also not the purpose of that which James has said. We need a man or woman who shares our daily bread. A  capable prayer partner, who walks with us in light. There is no other way by which we’re going to win this fight. So who is it we go to see to lighten up our day? A brother or a sister who’s also in the fray. But is that person trustworthy or will he often blab; Who’ll mention all your secrets and put them up to grab? Is the person righteous or a spreader of bad tales? For if he talks about it, the purpose of it fails. He needs an iron memory where things are locked up tight. And others cannot get to him while he’s asleep at night. Where do we find such people? I think the right idea, Is take the problem to the Lord and ask Him please, to steer You to a special person a worthy confidant. And not anther person whom Satan’s tried to plant. It’s what the Master taught us. He told us all to pray And ask for the right person and not get turned away. He needs to be a person who’ll fulfil the Law of Christ, Not the sort of person you can buy or cheaply priced. Some one in reality who’s much the same as you. Make him your confessor. That is the thing to do. Someone who will pray in faith for people who are sick. Not the sort of sluggard whom we call “a clever Dick” A lover of their fellows who will lift their souls on high; A powerful prayer warrior who points men to the sky. Whose passion for the Saviour encourages us all, To be the Master’s bond slave who does the things God calls. Jim Strickland – written Wednesday, 17 August 2011