I remember when I was deciding to change my life and live for God, I barely knew how to pray. Many times I had better things to do! I prayed with skepticism and attitude. I’ve come a long way since then. I disciplined myself over the years to make time for prayer. There are seasons where it’s easy to fit in and other times where I can hardly get to it. Despite that I know the POWER of prayer and I could not have a life without it!
Prayer is an essential part of a believer’s walk with GOD. It is a time of fellowship with God, and two way communication. The bible tells us to pray unceasingly. We must keep prayer as a part of our daily lives rather than something we do in urgent situations. Great things happen through prayer. Situations can be intercepted by prayer, solutions provided and miracle happen as a result of prayer. In times of prayer, to be effective we must acknowledge God’s sovereignty, his ability and His heart. We come to Him with a position of humility and dependence on Him, earnestly seeking His will ultimately. Jesus models this as he prayed unto the Father.
I am constantly praying like my life depends on it…because it does! It should be our first response, like Daniel who was thrown in the lion’s den, who responded to his charges and that very moment by prayer!
Prayer is not begging God but it is aligning ourselves with His will on earth and bringing heaven to earth by prayer. God chose it to be this way, where His people praying is the tool He chose to bring about things on the earth. If you have FAITH and pray God’s will and the right heart, you will have answered prayers!
There are no stipulations as to prayer, whether it is out loud, on your knees, fancy words, long prayers or short prayers…JUST PRAY! God hears them all. He hears when you are praying for others and praying for yourselves. It’s okay to ask Him, He already knows what you have need of.
Do you have a prayer life? If not, start by talking to God, sharing your heart with Him and as He responds, you will get to know Him and you will find that your prayer life has begun!
Let us pray for you, be sure to send us your requests!
Sincerely,
Angel Francisco
Scripture references
1 Thessolonians 5:17 Pray without Ceasing
Mark 11:24 Therefore I say to you, whatever things you ask when you pray, believe that you receive them, and you will have them.
Philippians 4:6 Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God.