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The Noon-Hour Prayer

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Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park, Washington, D. C. · Aug 1, 1912

FromReview and Herald, Vol. 89, No. 31.

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The Noon-Hour Prayer

By Editor

It has been suggested at different times by some of our brethren and sisters that we publish in the REVIEW special requests for prayer, also that a particular time be set apart for remembering these requests at the throne of grace. We have decided to do this, and will publish in the future, as may seem to be advisable from time to time, special requests for prayer which may be made by our readers. This will include requests for prayer for the sick, for the unconverted, or for any who may be in special need or difficulty. No names or addresses will be published. The requests must be plainly and directly stated. Kindly do not write long letters. Make your requests short and simple.
We suggest that the noon hour be made the special time of prayer for presenting these petitions before the Lord. The psalmist says, "Evening, and morning, and at noon, will I pray, and cry aloud: and he shall hear my voice." It was customary for the psalmist three times daily to kneel down before the Lord and present to him his requests. The noon hour was one of these stated periods. Daniel "kneeled upon his knees three times a day, and prayed, and gave thanks before his God." Surely if these busy men of God could take time from their duties to engage in three stated periods of prayer, it is not too much for us. If they needed to seek God's help in that way, surely we need his help as greatly, and it is appropriate that we should take one of these hours—the midday hour—for presenting before God special requests in behalf of our friends.
It is written of the patriarch Job, "And the Lord turned the captivity of Job, when he prayed for his friends." In remembering others, enlargement of heart will come to us; and in seeking God's blessing for others, we ourselves shall be blessed in return. These requests for prayer will be published in connection with our Home department. Address requests to the Editor of the REVIEW AND HERALD.