A Servant’s Prayer

How to pattern your prayers like a servant’s prayers, so God will answer.

“LORD, God of my master Abraham, please grant me success today, and show kindness to my master Abraham.”—Genesis 24:12 NASB

The servant had traveled hundreds of miles on a mission to find a wife for Abraham’s son, Isaac. As he arrived in the city of Nahor, he paused to pray, knowing he needed a miracle. Here in this faraway land, was it even possible to find the right woman? And would she be willing to travel to his homeland to marry Isaac? God miraculously answered his prayer and brought Rebekah across his path!

What made the servant’s prayer so effective? It was a selfless prayer. He wanted success not for himself, but for his master. He wanted God to “show kindness” to Abraham. Instead of offering a vague prayer, he was specific in his requests for what he needed. His heart was clean from sin, and his motives were pure.

This servant was bold and had faith to believe that his prayer would be answered. He had been obedient and loyal. He was in the place where he had been sent. He was ready for God to answer.

Do you want God to answer your prayers? Think about the example of this servant. Be obedient and faithful in all that God has asked you to do. Set your heart on fulfilling His call on your life. Be pure in heart and motive, specific in your requests, and humble yet bold. Remember that you serve the God of all creation. He can do anything!

Reflection Question: How are you preparing to defeat the enemy?