Prayer is simply communicating with God—listening and talking to him.
Believers can pray from the heart, freely, spontaneously, and in their
own words. If prayer is a difficult area for you, learn these basics
principles of prayer and how to apply them in your life.
What Does the Bible Have to Say About Prayer?
The Bible has a lot to say about prayer. The first mention of prayer
is found in Genesis, chapter 4.
Genesis 4:26
And as for Seth, to him also a son was born; and he named him Enosh.
Then men began to call on the name of the LORD. (NKJV)
What is the Correct Posture for Prayer?
There is no correct or certain posture for prayer. In the Bible people
prayed on their knees (1 Kings 8:45), bowing (Exodus 4:31), on their
faces before God (2 Chronicles 20:18; Matthew 26:39), and standing (1
Kings 8:22). You may pray with your eyes opened or closed, quietly or
out loud—however you are most comfortable and least distracted.
Should I Use Eloquent Words?
Your prayers need not be wordy or impressive in speech.
Matthew 6:7
"When you pray, don't babble on and on as people of other religions
do. They think their prayers are answered only by repeating their
words again and again." (NLT)
Ecclesiastes 5:2
Do not be quick with your mouth, do not be hasty in your heart to
utter anything before God. God is in heaven and you are on earth, so
let your words be few. (NIV)
Why Should I Pray?
• Prayer Develops Our Relationship with God.
If we never speak to our spouse or never listen to anything our spouse
might have to say to us, our marriage relationship will quickly
deteriorate. It is the same way with God. Prayer—communicating with
God—helps us grow closer and more intimately connected with God.
Zechariah 13:9
I will bring that group through the fire and make them pure, just as
gold and silver are refined and purified by fire. They will call on my
name, and I will answer them. I will say, 'These are my people,' and
they will say, 'The LORD is our God.' " (NLT)
John 15:7
But if you stay joined to me and my words remain in you, you may ask
any request you like, and it will be granted! (NLT)
• The Lord Instructed Us to Pray.
One of the simplest reasons to spend time in prayer is because the
Lord instructed us to pray. Obedience is a natural by-product of
discipleship.
Matthew 26:41
"Keep alert and pray. Otherwise temptation will overpower you. For
though the spirit is willing enough, the body is weak!" (NLT)
Luke 18:1
Then Jesus told his disciples a parable to show them that they should
always pray and not give up. (NIV)
Ephesians 6:18
And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and
requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for
all the saints. (NIV)
(See also - Matthew 7:7 and 1 Timothy 2:8)
What If I Don't Know How to Pray?
The Holy Spirit will help you in prayer when you don't know how to pray.
Romans 8:26-27
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. And he who searches our hearts
knows the mind of the Spirit, because the Spirit intercedes for the
saints in accordance with God's will. (NIV)
Lords Prayer-
The prayer as it occurs in Matthew 6:9–13
"Our Father in heaven,
hallowed be your name.
Your kingdom come,
your will be done,
on earth as it is in heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread,
and forgive us our debts,
as we also have forgiven our debtors.
And lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from evil."
I love you but God loves you more.
*Psalms 37:4 :)& Proverbs 3: 5-6 :)*