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What is prayer? Prayer is communicating with the Godhead; God the Father, God the Son and God the Holy Spirit. Prayer is having a loving relationship with the Creator of the heavens and the earth. Prayer is talking to God. It’s as simple as that.
Some people believe that prayer is complicated. How do I pray? What should I say? Prayer is not difficult. Think of prayer as if you’re speaking with your best friend. God wants us to communicate with Him. He loves interacting with us. He loves for us to include Him in every part of our lives. It’s not enough to know about God, to know that He exists. Having a deep and personal relationship with Him makes all the difference in your life. When you are a child of God, He hears your prayers.
You can pray in church, in a group, or by yourself. You can pray anywhere and at any time. You can pray silently or aloud. Pray in faith and hope. Pray without doubting. Pray with the right motives. The most important thing is having that special time with the Creator. It’s the time you acknowledge His magnificence, confess your sins, give thanks for all His blessings upon your life, and the time to express your love for Him. It’s the time you share your concerns, your desires and your needs in your everyday life. Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need and thank him for all He has done (Philippians 4:6 NLT).
Prayer should not be done for show. When alone, go to a private place where there are no distractions and spend quality time with your heavenly Father. Having that one-on-one time with God is crucial in our daily lives. You can hear His voice through His Word or through His still, small voice.
Worshiping God through prayer brings us closer to Him. It changes us. It changes our lives. It changes our circumstances. It gives us peace. It gives us joy. It strengthens us. It builds our faith.
Come close to God and God will come close to you… (James 4:8 NLT)
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Pastor Mark