Volunteer to pray

On two different occasions this week I have been in a room full of Christians and it has been asked of the group for someone to volunteer to pray.  On both occasions no one volunteered immediately and it left a time of awkward silence.  Why is it that as Christians we do not jump at the chance to pray? We should be the first to volunteer to pray with our Lord, praise Him for his abundant blessings and seek His guidance for our lives. Then I wondered, what if there was a non-believer in the room?  What would they think? Knowing that they are in a room full of Christians and no one quickly volunteered to pray.  So I urge you, the next time you are in a crowd of people and they ask for someone to pray.  Joyfully volunteer to Pray!

Let my prayer be set forth as incense before You, the lifting up of my hands as the evening sacrifice. Psalm 141: 2

Give ear, O Lord, to my prayer; and listen to the cry of my supplications. Psalm 86: 6

Do not fret or have any anxiety about anything, but in every circumstance and in everything, by prayer and petition (definite requests), with thanksgiving, continue to make your wants known to God. Philippians 4: 6

Be earnest and unwearied and steadfast in your prayer [life], being [both] alert and intent in [your praying] with thanksgiving. Colossians 4: 2

Hear me when I call, O God of my righteousness! You have relieved me in my distress; have mercy on me, and hear my prayer. Psalm 4: 1

The Lord has heard my supplication; the Lord receives my prayer. Psalm 6: 9

Seek the LORD while He may be found, call upon Him while He is near. Isaiah 55: 6