“Prayer is not merely an occasional impulse to which we respond when we are in trouble: prayer is a life attitude.”
Walter A. Mueller
Why do we pray?
- Prayer builds an intimate and personal relationship with our Lord God.
God wants to be our Father and friend. He will never leave us or forsake us. If the world turns against us, He is there.
“And the Lord, He is the One who goes before you. He will be with you, He will not leave you nor forsake you; do not fear nor be dismayed.”
Deuteronomy 31:8 (NKJV)
- Prayer brings us comfort, direction, encouragement, and strength.
People will hurt, betray, and let us down. God will not do those things. He suffered, died, and rose again for us. God is there to comfort, stand by, encourage, and help us. Jesus understands what we go through. He came to earth and had troubles, trials, and disappointments.
“For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who has been tempted in every way, just as we are—yet was without sin.”
Hebrews 4:15 (NIV)
How do we pray?
- Talk to God as you would a good friend.
“Hearken unto the voice of my cry, my King, and my God: for unto Thee will I pray.”
Psalm 5:2 (KJV)
- Pour your heart out to God.
“In the same way, the Spirit helps us in our weakness. We do not know what we ought to pray for, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us with groans that words cannot express.”
Romans 8:26 (NIV)
- Tell Him your request.
“Pray without ceasing.”
1 Thessalonians 5:17 (KJV)
- Ask Him for wisdom, guidance, and direction.
“Give me understanding, and I will keep your law and obey it with all my heart. Direct me in the path of your commands, for there I find delight.”
Psalm 119:34-35 (NIV)
- Pray with faith.
“What things soever ye desire, when ye pray, believe.”
Mark 11:24 (KJV)
- Pray in forgiveness.
“When ye stand praying, forgive, if ye have ought against any: that your Father also which is in heaven may forgive you your trespasses.”
Mark 11:25 (KJV)
- Praise Him.
“My mouth shall speak the praise of the Lord, And all flesh shall bless His holy name
Forever and ever.”
Psalm 145:21 (NKJV)
Make prayer a life attitude!
Build a intimate prayer relationship with God today! It will make a positive impact on you and others. Use a prayer journal to write down your request and answers to prayer. It will enable you to see how God is working and blessing. You can find “My Personal Prayer Journal” at http://www.lois-graham.com/prayerjournal.html.
God wants to hear your request and praises. Pray to Him today!
