Eric Otchere | http://www.livingourbible.com | Saturday 1st November 2025
Introduction: The Silence of the Saints
In a world where noise never stops and screens never sleep, prayer — the believer’s most powerful weapon — has become strangely rare. Many Christians love God deeply, attend church regularly, and even serve faithfully, yet struggle to maintain a vibrant prayer life. Why? What is keeping us from doing the very thing that connects us to Heaven’s power?
Jesus asked His disciples in Gethsemane, “Could you not watch with Me one hour?” (Matthew 26:40). That question still echoes today. The reasons may differ, but the result is the same — a generation of believers distracted, busy, and spiritually drained.
Why People Don’t Pray
1. Busyness – Too Much to Do, Too Little Time for God
Life’s demands often crowd out prayer. Work, family, and responsibilities compete for our attention. Yet, the same God who gave us these blessings still desires our fellowship.
“Seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.” — Matthew 6:33
When we claim we are too busy to pray, we are in effect saying we can manage life without God’s help.
2. Tiredness – Drained by Life’s Pressures
Many believers confess, “I’m too tired to pray.” But prayer is not just work — it is rest for the soul.
“Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.” — Matthew 11:28
True renewal comes not from more sleep, but from God’s presence.
3. Idleness and Distraction – Consumed by Entertainment and Social Media
Hours spent scrolling through social media or watching endless TV series reveal where our attention truly lies.
“Redeeming the time, because the days are evil.” — Ephesians 5:16
When our screens get more devotion than our Savior, prayer becomes the casualty. Many Christians “don’t have time to pray,” yet can tell every detail about their favorite show.
4. Riches and Comfort – When Success Replaces Dependence
Some stop praying because they feel self-sufficient. When money, education, or networks can “fix” problems, we forget the God who gave them.
“When you have eaten and are full, then beware lest you forget the LORD.” — Deuteronomy 8:10–11
The rich fool in Luke 12 said, “Soul, you have many goods stored up.” But that very night, his soul was required of him.
5. Fullness and Pride – No Room for God
When our hearts are filled with achievements, ambition, and self-importance, there’s no space left for God. Pride says, “I’ve got this.”
“God resists the proud, but gives grace to the humble.” — James 4:6
A full heart leaves no room for divine infilling.
6. Craziness and Confusion – When the World Redefines Truth
We live in a generation where moral confusion reigns. People call evil good and good evil (Isaiah 5:20). When our worldview becomes shaped by culture instead of Scripture, prayer loses its urgency.
Only revival can awaken such a generation. History proves it — six businesspeople once gathered at noon to pray in New York, sparking a revival that transformed a nation.
Conclusion: Return to the Altar
The great reformer Martin Luther once said, “I have so much to do that I shall spend the first three hours in prayer.” Susanna Wesley, mother of John and Charles Wesley, raised 19 children but still found time daily to kneel before God. They understood a truth we’ve forgotten — prayer doesn’t take time; it makes time.
God is calling His people back to the altar. Let’s silence the noise, put the phone aside, and lift our voices again. Prayer changes everything — but first, it must change us.
“If My people who are called by My name will humble themselves and pray… then I will hear from heaven.” — 2 Chronicles 7:14
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