A number of years ago, I visited friends in East Germany. They were mountain climbers, and they wanted to show me a beautiful area of their country. They wanted to take me on top of a mountain that had a spectacular view. I said that I would love to go with them, but that I had one major problem. I had a fear of heights.
A number of years ago in the United States, there was a pastor who ministered in a very dangerous area of a large city. He was quite concerned for his safety. He began taking karate lessons in order to protect himself. One day, an elderly missionary came to speak in his church. When she learned that the pastor was being trained in karate, she asked him why he was doing that.
Satan will do everything within his power to keep the Christian from praying. He knows that the praying Christian is a formidable force to deal with. He understands that humble, holy praying men and women are a powerful weapon in God's hands. Therefore, he will attempt to keep the Christian away from the throne of God. He'll assist the believer in becoming so busy that he doesn't have time to pray. Or he'll seduce praying Christians off the highway of holiness.
When my wife awakens in the mornings, her attitude seems to be one that says, "Good morning, Lord!" She has a great morning personality. She's sharp and full of joy. Her mind and heart function in a full-speed mode. However, it's just the opposite when I awaken. I often find myself dragging around moaning, "Help me, Lord!" I'm definitely not a morning person.
