Morning and Evening with Charles Spurgeon

January 15 | Evening

Jan 15, 2026
In this evening devotional, the focus is on responding to slander through heartfelt prayer, inspired by David's example. Spurgeon emphasizes wrestling in prayer as a passionate pursuit of God, likening it to Jacob's struggle. The discussion reveals how fervent supplication acts like a powerful cannon, compelling heaven's attention. Warnings about distractions during prayer highlight the need for concentration, while the message encourages daily perseverance in prayer as a vital Christian practice.
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ADVICE

Give Yourself Fully To Prayer

  • Do give yourself fully to prayer with intense, persevering focus.
  • Persist in fervent, continual prayer until it brings down the blessing.
INSIGHT

Fervency Gives Prayer Power

  • Fervent prayer carries force like a cannon at heaven's gates.
  • Prayer lacking earnest, present involvement is ineffectual and powerless.
ADVICE

Avoid Distractions In Prayer

  • Avoid distractions and wandering thoughts while praying.
  • Make prayer your daily habit and vocation, not an intermittent task.
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