Prayer
Deepen your conversation with God
Do you find prayer difficult? We know that our heavenly Father will respond to our prayers with power and grace. But attempting to express our soul’s deepest longings to the God of the universe sometimes leaves us silent.
Jesus knew His followers would struggle as they attempted to talk with God. So, in the Lord’s Prayer, Jesus gave us an illustration of how to pray. Rather than reciting His words verbatim, we can learn from Jesus’s model. His prayer included: worship, thanksgiving, a declaration of faith, confession of sin, and petition. Our Lord’s example can help us put into words what our hearts long to say to God.
Do you need a boost in your prayer life? Then you will love these resources on prayer. They will help you deepen your own communion with the Lord. Remember—the God of the universe loves you, and His ear is inclined in your direction!
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A Model Prayer
How automatic is prayer in your daily life?
We often treat prayer like a formality—something we do before a meal or right before we drift off to sleep. But what if prayer wasn't just a scheduled event, but the very air we breathe? When we look at the lives of spiritual giants in Scripture, we don't see people who merely "said prayers"; we see people who lived in a constant state of communion with their Father.
In this inspiring video, "A Model Prayer," I want to point you toward a shining example of what a prayer-immersed life truly looks like. It is not about using fancy words or checking a religious box. It is about a heart that is so tuned to God that talking to Him becomes as natural as breathing.
In this call to deeper intimacy, we will discover:
- Prayer as a Lifestyle: Moving from sporadic requests to a continuous conversation with God.
- The Example of Devotion: Learning from those who made prayer their first priority, day and night.
- Simplicity and Sincerity: Understanding that God desires our honest hearts more than our eloquent speeches.
My friend, let’s stop making prayer a duty and start making it our delight. Join me as we learn how to weave prayer into the very fabric of our day.
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The Problem with Prayer
By Michael J. Svigel
This article gives a unique and valuable perspective to keep in mind when you aren't seeing the results you'd like from your times of prayer.
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