Is consistent daily prayer proof of our connection with God? Prayer serves as an ongoing dialogue with the divine that’s essential, regardless of our feelings. To pray is a command from God. That’s why Jesus said “when you pray”.
Even amid the demands of daily life, whether it’s household tasks or work commitments, maintaining a relationship with God through prayer remains crucial.
A thriving Christian life heavily relies on regular communication with God.
The Bible outlines numerous reasons for engaging in prayer, and this article highlights a selection of these purposes.
What does God do after we pray?
God always acts every time we converse with him. It might take a long time before we see the results physically but he hears our thoughts. He listens and will be with us every time irrespective of how we feel.
2 Chronicles 6:21
Hear the supplications of your servant and of your people Israel when they pray toward this place. Hear from heaven, your dwelling place; and when you hear, forgive.
Ephesians 1:18
I pray that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened in order that you may know the hope to which he has called you, the riches of his glorious inheritance in his holy people.
Jeremiah 29:12
Then you will call on me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you.
Job 22:27
You will pray to him, and he will hear you, and you will fulfill your vows.
When should we pray?
Late Prophet TB Joshua said, “a break in prayer is a break in faith“. There is no specific time for it.
It is our heart communication with God either by speaking in tongues, singing spiritual songs or using our language to express reverence to God. We also have the rare opportunity to make requests. What a blessing!
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 Lord’s people.
Why should we pray for others?
Our prayers can help others in many ways inlcuding preventing them from death. However, there is a limit on what we can invest time for others. Jesus prayed for us so we ought to do the same.
1 John 5:16
If you see any brother or sister commit a sin that does not lead to death, you should pray and God will give them life. I refer to those whose sin does not lead to death. There is a sin that leads to death. I am not saying that you should pray about that.
John 17:15
My prayer is not that you take them out of the world but that you protect them from the evil one.
James 5:13
Is anyone among you in trouble? Let them pray. Is anyone happy? Let them sing songs of praise.
How should we pray?
Believing is the key. When we have it, God responds in his time and his unique way.
Mark 11:24
24 Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours.
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