The 80/20 Mission Principle: Constantly Pray, Part 2
Each and every prayer in the book of Acts was directly connected to apostolic work in-action.
Each and every prayer in the book of Acts was directly connected to apostolic work in-action.
Making prayer part of your 80% is a “no brainer,” but is a constant struggle for us Westerners. The USA has an endless supply of books on prayer because we need so much help (including me). So how do we make prayer our second nature?
My dog howled every time I hit a certain note on my bamboo flute. He would lift up his head and cry as if he were calling upon a sweetheart in another village. I am not musically inclined in any form or fashion, but it was about time I learned more about Cambodian music and learn how to play at least one traditional instrument, even if it was only my dog who appreciated my level of playing.
When serving in Cambodia as a vocational missionary, I saw many missionaries come and go. I used to call Cambodia “the spitting dragon,” because it chewed people up and spit them out.
I encourage you to learn the language until it hurts. And when it hurts, don’t give up; push through.
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