The Child of Many Prayers Cannot Be Lost

"The child of many prayers cannot be lost." 

This is a small, yet impactful excerpt from the letter of an officer in the Civil War. His name was Sandie Pendleton and he was a good man. A man of God. Brother, son, friend, staff officer, husband and rising star. Most impressively, the man of God bit. His faith even impressed Stonewall Jackson, a devout Christian. Sandie's daddy was a reverend and if you're up on your Civil War history, you probably know who he was. 

At any rate, the contents of Lt. Colonel Pendleton's letters generally have an effect on me, particularly when he speaks of his relationship with God. And this little line called out to me. 

The child of many prayers cannot be lost. He put it in quotes, though its origin is unknown to me. Perhaps it was from an essay, a sermon, a quote from his father, or even the voice of God Himself, whispering to the young soldier. From whence it came is not so important as the message it bears. 

If we seek regular counsel from the wise and caring individuals in our lives, chances are, we're going to be on pretty firm ground. How much more solid will the rock beneath your feet be, if you are seeking that regular counsel from the Lord? By keeping an open line of communication to God, you're going to have a better footing. The path before you won't be as muddled as it has potential to be. Granted, that is not to say there aren't going to be stumbling blocks. Heck, that's part of His plan too. It doesn't mean you won't weather any storms but keeping that beacon in sight will help you navigate the shoals. 

Frequent prayer just makes you feel better in general. Try it! It's not taxing. In fact, it's therapeutic. Prayer is a beautiful tie to the Lord. It's cleansing and lovely. It will lift you up and help you on your path. 

"The child of many prayers cannot be lost." Let this short message ring in your ears. 

Pray without ceasing. ~ 1 Thessalonians 5:17