ELIJAH/He Watched and He Waited - A Prayerful Attitude

 Earlier, Jehovah had said: "I am determined to give rain upon the surface of the ground." (1 Kings 18:1) Elijah prayed for the fulfillment of Jehovah's stated will, much as Jesus taught his followers to pray some one thousand years later. - MATTHEW 6:9, 10.

Elijah's example teaches us much about prayer.  Foremost in Elijah thoughts was the accomplishment of God's will.  When we pray, it is good to remember:  "No matter what it is that we ask according  to [God's]will, he hears us." (1 John 5:14) Clearly, then, we need to know what God's will is in order to pray acceptably-a good reason to make Bible study a part of our daily life.  Surely Elijah also wanted to see an end to the drought because of all the suffering among the people of his homeland.  His heart was likely full of thanksgiving after the miracle he had seen Jehovah perform that day.  We likewise want our prayers to reflect heartfelt thanksgiving and concern for the welfare of others. -  Read 2 CORINTHIANS 1:11; PHILIPPIANS 4:6.  

Next time: ELIJAH/He Watched and He Waited - Confident and Watchful

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