Pray the Word with David Platt Our First Priority (Mark 1:35)
Sep 7, 2025
A meditation on Jesus rising early to pray alone with the Father. Reflection on his busy ministry and why communion with God took priority. Encouragement to make concentrated, solitary prayer and Scripture a daily practice. Prayers of confession, renewed faithfulness, and intercession for a people group in Mozambique.
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Priority Of Solitary Prayer
- Jesus prioritized solitary prayer above all other urgent ministry tasks early in the morning.
- David Platt highlights this as the central pattern for Christian life and leadership.
Busyness Can Overshadow Communion
- Busyness and good works can easily eclipse the necessity of intimate time with the Father.
- Platt warns that even effective ministry must never replace concentrated communion with God.
Make Morning Communion A Daily Priority
- Make concentrated time alone with God your daily priority starting early each morning.
- Do this consistently so prayer shapes your days more than busyness does.