The Noon-Hour Prayer by Editor

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park, Washington, D. C. · Aug 29, 1912

The Noon-Hour Prayer

By Editor

"Evening, and morning, and at noon, will I pray, and cry aloud: and he shall hear my voice." "And the Lord turned the captivity of Job, when he prayed for his friends."

WE have received several earnest requests for prayer during the last few days. Some requests are of such a general character that we do not feel like presenting them to the readers of the REVIEW. It is proper always that we should pray for our neighbors, and for the advancement of the cause of God, and for the good of Israel. It is proper that we should acknowledge our coldness and indifference, but yet it would hardly seem that these should be presented in this column as subjects of special prayer. The special purpose of this service is to help the sick and afflicted, the burdened and discouraged, those who have struggled long and earnestly for victory over some besetment, and feel that their faith is too weak to grasp the saving power of divine grace. We would deny none access to this service, but we desire to help especially the burdened and oppressed.

25. An aged sister in Oregon has been suffering for some time from lameness and general ill health. Her eyesight is impaired, which prevents her from studying God's Word as she desires. She has long felt desirous of seeking help through the prayers of God's people. Pray for her healing.

26. From the same State (Oregon) another sister writes, requesting prayers for a brother and sister for whom she has been praying for long years. She anxiously desires their conversion.

27. A sister from Indiana writes of an afflicted friend who is in very feeble health. He greatly fears to die, and has not yet made his peace with God. She desires the conversion of this soul.

28. From Washington comes an earnest request for prayer from an afflicted sister who has not been able to walk for more than four years. Her joints are stiffened with rheumatism, and she is quite unable to help herself. She believes that God will heal her. The Lord desires us to cooperate with him in bringing about the realization of our desires. He has established laws that govern our being. These we should seek to obey. He has given light to this people with reference to healthful living. These principles should be regarded. He has given us knowledge of rational treatment. It is proper that we should seek relief through these natural agencies, praying God to work as he may see best in his great wisdom, either directly through the word of his power or indirectly through means and agencies that may be employed.

29. A sister from Iowa desires the prayers of her brethren and sisters in behalf of a brother who in moments of irritation profanes God's holy name.

30. A sister in Illinois feels a great burden for her unconverted husband, mother, brothers, and sisters. She desires prayers for their conversion.

31. From Tennessee comes a request from another burdened wife in behalf of her husband, who is a Sabbath-keeper but is being drawn away by the influences of the world. The truth has become to him a form. Pray for his reviving.

32. A sister from Texas writes that she is one in a family of six, all Christians but her husband. Her heart is greatly burdened for her family to be united in the Lord. She feels the need of her husband's help in training her children. This is representative of many homes among Seventh-day Adventists. Pray for the divided homes; and if you are a member of such a home, as you pray, seek to cooperate with God. When shut in alone with your family, away from the world and the observation of men, be a true Christian. Be kind and gentle and loving. Let no impatient word escape your lips. Your life, everything that you say and do, will tell in the conversion of your loved ones.