Beloved: Watching

Continue steadfastly in prayer, being watchful in it with thanksgiving. Col 4:2

Prayer and intercession:  They've been my calling since day one. Part of the purposes that my heart that bring my heart alive.  And as I've learned more and more, I'm realizing that this call stands regardless of my occupation, location, or season in life.

I know that every follower of Jesus is called to prayer. So should I consider this a special calling?

On your walls, O Jerusalem,
   I have set watchmen;
all the day and all the night
   they shall never be silent.
You who put the LORD in remembrance,
   take no rest,  Isaiah 62:2

There are watchmen.  The ones who are set on the wall to watch.  The parable of the ten virgins in Matthew 25 says we are to watch for the Bridegroom. And as Matthew 25 continues there is the parable of the talents.   All are called to pray.  All are called to intercede. Jesus calls all to intimacy with Himself in the the place of worship and prayer.

But where my heart is this:  Day and night watching for the return of Jesus.  Which means that I believe I will lay aside certain opportunities if it prevents me from a lifestyle of prayer and fasting, watching until the He returns.

I've been wrestling with the significance of this calling, but that is not mine to judge, nor to let any other person judge me.  To continue to do so is only a waste of time and energy.  Only the enemy would want me to believe that praying is insignificant.  I will obey to keep watch day and night.

I see my place on the wall, and I look to the horizon, for this is more than a duty. I love my place on the wall, and it is my delight as I anticipate my Lord returning.