My Daily Prayer Disciplines (Clip)
Oswald J. Smith emphasizes the importance of a consistent, personal, and heartfelt daily prayer discipline as foundational to the Christian life.
This sermon emphasizes the personal and intimate nature of prayer, highlighting the speaker's practice of walking and praying out loud as a means of connecting with God. The focus is on the consistency and dedication to prayer, even in solitude, as a way to spend extended time in communion with the Lord.
Full Transcript
Well, I've always prayed by walking back and forth up and down the room, lifting my face up to God, and praying out loud. I have very seldom spent any time kneeling in prayer. Very few times have I knelt in prayer.
I generally get the room cleared and I walk back and forth up and down the room and look up toward the Lord and pray out loud, and I'm by myself and I'm alone. And in that way I can spend an hour in prayer or two hours in prayer. And I prayed every day of my life since I was saved when I was 16 years of age.
Sermon Outline
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- The speaker's unique prayer posture and method
- Walking and praying out loud as a personal practice
- Minimal use of kneeling in prayer
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- The importance of solitude in prayer
- Clearing the room to focus on God
- Spending extended time in prayer daily
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- Lifelong commitment to daily prayer since salvation
- Consistency as a key to spiritual growth
- Prayer as a vital communication with God
Key Quotes
“I generally get the room cleared and I walk back and forth up and down the room and look up toward the Lord and pray out loud.” — Oswald J. Smith
“I have prayed every day of my life since I was saved when I was 16 years of age.” — Oswald J. Smith
“I have very seldom spent any time kneeling in prayer.” — Oswald J. Smith
Application Points
- Establish a consistent daily prayer time to deepen your relationship with God.
- Find a quiet and distraction-free place to focus fully on prayer.
- Use a prayer posture or method that helps you engage sincerely and attentively.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does Oswald J. Smith prefer to pray?
He prefers to pray by walking back and forth, lifting his face to God, and praying out loud.
Does Oswald J. Smith often kneel in prayer?
No, he mentions that he seldom kneels during prayer.
How long does he spend in prayer each day?
He can spend one to two hours daily in prayer.
Since when has he maintained this daily prayer habit?
He has prayed every day since he was saved at the age of 16.
Why does he clear the room before praying?
To ensure solitude and focus solely on communicating with God.