The Sunday Mail
THERE might be many Christian denominations believing in differing doctrines, but there are several key elements that apply to many, with prayer being the most important one.
Many Christians of today have become highly dependent on their leaders for prayers. However, it remains vital to be prayerful at individual level.
The importance of prayer is reiterated in Apostle Dr Flo Kanyati’s book, “Thus Far and No More”, a powerful literary piece of work that is written in a captivating way.
Dr Kanyati is preaching in the book, with each chapter sounding like a sermon.
While many church goers are now resorting to alternative means of solving day-to-day problems, the author encourages Christians to revert to the old system, where prayer was the ultimate part of religion.
The full manifestation of the true sons of God is yet to be realised because this generation lacks prayer warriors.
The Apostle notes there is a need for a prayerful generation if the Kingdom of God is to be experienced here on earth.
“Here I am looking for men and women that will take a stance, rise up and stand at the altar of prayer; men and women who will cry out to God day and night; men and women who will travail in prayer, seeking the face of God and repenting on behalf of the people, prevailing in the presence of the Most High God.”
Biblical verses are also used in the book to back up the powerful massage.
She argues that when your prayers seem to be hitting a brick wall, this is the time to up the ante and add more effort in order to break down the barriers.
Dr Kanyati further points out that if people are to forcefully advance in prayer, so will their businesses, marriages and health, among others things.
She goes on to refer to the book of Mathew 11:12 which reads, “And from the days of John the Baptist until now the kingdom of heaven suffers violence, and the violent take it by force,” meaning that there are many obstacles that require aggressive prayers if they are to be conquered.
There are also instances where the writer prays for the reader, which is likely to strike an intimate relationship between the author and readers.
In the chapter titled “God of Peace”, Dr Kanyati urges believers to stay calm in times of trouble and put their trust in the Lord.
Alluding to a plane ride, she says there are times when the flight can experience turbulence before reaching its destination but that does not mean it is going to crash since it might just be passing through an area where there is irregular atmospheric movement.
Reading through the aforesaid chapter, I learnt that sometimes we are thrown in turbulent situations but through prayer and fasting, there shall be a safe landing in the end.
The writer intricately explored various elements of prayer in topics ranging from “The power of prayer” to “The reasons why people have to pray”.
But Dr Kanyati’s work does not only cultivate the spirit of prayer, it also provides pointers and ingredients that make up effective prayers.
Several sermons are packaged in this text, which is a must read for people who are in dire need of enriching their prayer life.
