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When Did Prayer Begin?

When Did Prayer Begin? - Genesis 4:26 

INTRODUCTION

One might think that prayer has always existed in the same manner in which it presently exists, but that is not so. It would appear that the first major shift in prayer took place in Genesis 4:26. It seems that Adam and Eve could freely speak with the Lord face to face in the garden (Genesis 3:8). Something transpired, perhaps the fall of man, that caused men to have to begin to pray. Even then, prayer was not as it is today. The very fact that prayer has not always existed, points to a future that will also very likely be void of prayer. When man had full access to the Lord, there was no need for prayer. The same will be true in eternity. But for now, the Lord has given us that access through prayer.

DEVOTIONAL THOUGHTS

  • (For smaller children) When you want to talk to someone, Dad and Mom may be busy, your friends may not be home. God says we are His friends (John 15:15b). He is always near (Psalm 145:18) and invites us to talk to Him (Jeremiah 33:3). Have you talked to Him today?
  • Why does God desire for His people to be able to have access to Him? How does prayer fill the void that was left by the fall and will be restored in eternity?
  • If God made prayer available in order to allow access to Him, what does it suggest when we do not take advantage of prayer? He wants to hear from us, do we want to talk to Him?

PRAYER NEEDS

  • Ask God to help you see the blessing of being able to pray.
  • Ask God to help you take advantage of the access you have.

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