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“Therefore, confess your sins to one another and pray for one another, that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person has great power as it is working.” (James 5:16)
We pray because we need God's help. Prayer is a powerful part of Christian life. An effective prayer has to be earnest and sincere. It should have zeal and be fervent. It also has to be according to his will. Prayer should be part of your nature.
We pray because we need God's help. Prayer is a powerful part of Christian life. An effective prayer has to be earnest and sincere. It should have zeal and be fervent. It also has to be according to his will. Prayer should be part of your nature.
1. Prayer is a privilege. We pray because we need God's help. God is the only one who knows the beginning, middle and end of your life. We need Him to enrich us spiritually, physically and mentally.
2. Prayer is effective if praying by God’s will. Prayer is a powerful part of Christian life. Without prayer, we cannot conquer the devil when trials and temptations come. Without having zeal for the Lord, your spiritual life dies.
3. Prayer is when you communicate with God. Christianity is a relationship with God. And one of the most important aspects of any relationship is communication. When you don’t talk to someone for a period of time, you don’t feel as close to them anymore. That`s the same way with you and God. If you don’t communicate with Him constantly, it would be very easy for your love for Him to dwindle away.
God wants our prayer to be sincere and fervent. We need to make prayer a part of our daily routine. Prayer should be the most important thing of the day. If possible, your moment of prayer should be treated as an event. Try to go in a quiet place without distractions. To make prayer more practical, try making a list. Truly believe that God will answer.Remember that you must be righteous in order for God to hear and answer you. (Ps. 66:18)
Further Bible Reading:
1 John 5:15, 1 Thess. 5:17
2. Prayer is effective if praying by God’s will. Prayer is a powerful part of Christian life. Without prayer, we cannot conquer the devil when trials and temptations come. Without having zeal for the Lord, your spiritual life dies.
3. Prayer is when you communicate with God. Christianity is a relationship with God. And one of the most important aspects of any relationship is communication. When you don’t talk to someone for a period of time, you don’t feel as close to them anymore. That`s the same way with you and God. If you don’t communicate with Him constantly, it would be very easy for your love for Him to dwindle away.
God wants our prayer to be sincere and fervent. We need to make prayer a part of our daily routine. Prayer should be the most important thing of the day. If possible, your moment of prayer should be treated as an event. Try to go in a quiet place without distractions. To make prayer more practical, try making a list. Truly believe that God will answer.Remember that you must be righteous in order for God to hear and answer you. (Ps. 66:18)
Further Bible Reading:
1 John 5:15, 1 Thess. 5:17