Genesis 4:25-26 (NASB)
25 Adam had relations with his wife again; and she gave birth to a son, and named him Seth, for, she said, “God has appointed me another offspring in place of Abel, for Cain killed him.”
26 To Seth, to him also a son was born; and he called his name Enosh. Then men began to call upon the name of the LORD.

Some commentators say the last sentence in verse 26 is a reference to prayer, others do not. The lineage from Seth led all the way down to Jesus. However, the lineage of Cain led to ungodly men. One of Cain’s offspring, Lamech was the first person to distort God’s plan for marriage by taking two wives. However, the offspring of Seth, led to men that “call upon the name of the Lord”. While the word prayer is not specifically used in this passage, it is likely that this was not only worship, but also prayer. In fact, these words were used several other times in the Old Testament and often linked to the building of an alter prior to calling on the Lord.

The building of an alter requires planning, dedication, and labor. It is not something that is done on a whim. And the worship that follows is not something that is taken lightly either. Prayer also requires planning, dedication, and yes labor, too. We have to be intentional about our prayer time.

Always praying for the glory of God,