James 1:5-8
If any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him. But when he asks, he must believe and not doubt, because he who doubts is like a wave of the sea, blown and tossed by the wind. That man should not think he will receive anything from the Lord; he is a double-minded man, unstable in all he does.
I recall receiving an e-mail requesting prayer for a “prayer worrier.” I am sure the writer meant “prayer warrior,” but this person did what I have done so many times—misspelled a word and thus changed the meaning.
I have been thinking about the difference between the two. I went to the dictionary and found this definition for warrior: “One who is engaged in or experienced in battle. One who is engaged aggressively or energetically in an activity, cause, or conflict.” That sounds like someone you would like on your side, right?
On the other hand, here is the definition for worrier: “One who thinks about unfortunate things that might happen.” Whoops! That is certainly not the person I would feel confident to have in my corner as a prayer partner.
The Amplified Bible gives a clear picture of what we may call a prayer worrier instead of a prayer warrior “[For being as he is] a man of two minds (hesitating, dubious, irresolute), [he is] unstable and unreliable and uncertain about everything [he thinks, feels, decides].” May that never be a description of our prayer life.
Blessings dear hearts. Draw near to God today, trust Him completely and be a blessing!
– – – Pastor Cecil