Our Heavenly Father calls us to pray’ in every situation.’ (Phil 4:6), ‘without ceasing’ (1 Thess 5:17) and without giving up (Luke 18:1). Your heavenly Father wants you to talk to Him – regularly, continually and persistently. Prayer is communion with our Creator. When we pray, we engage in loving fellowship with the Maker of heaven and earth. He has graciously invited us into a close covenant relationship with Him through the person and work of Christ.
Prayer is central to the Christian life. Christians are commanded to pray “continually” (1 Thess 5:17) as we seek God and grow in intimacy with Him.
Jesus made communion with God the first priority in His life. His approach to prayer was intentional and disciplined. He often rose early and went to a quiet place where He could focus on His Father (Mark 1:35-38).
If the Son of God prioritized His need for prayer, how much more should we?
The Father gives good gifts to those who ask Him (Matt 7:11). One of the ‘good gifts’ of prayer is that it changes us and what we ask for. Prayer that longs to know the Giver more than His generous gifts will move us to ask for what is best for us. In the Garden of Gethsemane, Jesus told His disciples to, “Watch and pray so that you will not fall into temptation” (Matt 26:41). Even so, the disciples fell asleep. Yes, prayer can be hard work; it can even be a struggle. But it is also a sure way to withstand temptation.
Even when you feel weak, will you pray for strength to stand firm in Christ?
Through prayer, God allows us to be involved in His work that will go on forever. When we pray, we participate in God’s will being accomplished “on earth as it is in heaven.” (Matt 6:9-10). What an awe-inspiring privilege!Prayer has “great power as it is working” (Jas 5:16, ESV). Christ, who dwells in our hearts through faith (Eph 6:17), empowers us to live for Him as we commune with Him. We are revived from the inside out as we become increasingly confident in the effective outworking of our relationship with God.
Help us, God our Savior, for the glory of your name; deliver us and forgive our sins for your name’s sake” (Ps 79:9). God always hears the prayers of His children and answers with what we need at the right time. When ordinary people wholly depend on an extraordinary God, He gets all the glory!
Jesus taught His disciples to pray, “Forgive us our sins, as we forgive those who sin against us” (Luke 11:4, NIV). When we humbly confess our failings before the Lord, He promises to forgive and cleanse us completely. Receiving such astounding, undeserved forgiveness frees us to do the same for others. As the apostle Paul pleaded for deliverance from his ‘thorn in the flesh,’ God responded with all-sufficient grace (2 Cor 12:8-9). As we pray for release from our suffering, we can rest assured His power will be made perfect in us as we depend on Him. Prayer is a way we can pause and praise God for every blessing He showers upon us. As we look back, we bless Him for His faithfulness. In our present, we praise Him for His salvation and loving-kindness. Looking ahead, we thank Him that one day He will present us “before His glorious presence without fault and with great joy” (Jude 1:24-25, NIV).
Note, we have had many lessons on prayer, but we hope this one will get everyone to pray more, as well as read all bible lessons in the lesson. This is the word of your Heavenly Father, but it is very important to learn this lesson and live it. This way your salvation becomes stronger and the walk with him will be as well.
Closing Prayer; Heavenly Father we pray that the people that read this will understand what we are saying and will pray to you as much as they can. We pray this in the name of Our lord and savior.
Prayer for renewing faith
Heavenly Father, I’m asking You to give me eyes to see, ears to hear, and a heart to receive Your correction and guidance, as I seek a faith revolution in my life—a dramatic turnaround in my thinking, believing, speaking and acting. I ask You to give me the strength to hold strong in the days ahead.
Lord Jesus take complete control of my life and help me to walk in Your footsteps daily by the power of the Holy Spirit. Thank you Lord for saving me and I know you will answer my prayers. In Jesus name I pray. Amen.
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