Prayer
Prayer is talking with God. We have a framework in our Bible on how to pray to God. We are going to learn the different ways to talk with God.
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Overcoming Obstacles in Prayer
If prayer is so vital, why is it often so hard? Beginners (and even seasoned believers) face obstacles: distractions, doubts, dryness, and impatience. The good news is that scripture offers guidance to overcome these challenges. Distractions Fighting the Busy Mind Jesus often withdrew to solitary places to pray. “Very early in the morning, while it was still dark, Jesus got up, left the house and went off to a solitary place, where he prayed.” Mark 1:35 NIV When the distractions come, try and pray early before everyone gets up. One thing that has helped me is that I journal my prayers. I have a journal that I will record what…
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Learning From Jesus-The Lord’s Prayer
When the disciples watched Jesus pray, they were so moved that they asked Jesus to teach them how to pray like Him. (Luke 11:1) His answer is known today as the Lord’s Prayer. It is a simple prayer but so profound. It is not just a prayer to recite but it’s a pattern to follow when you pray. The Lord’s Prayer “Our father in heaven, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us today our daily bread. and forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us…
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The Heart of Prayer
When most people pray, they often focus on asking God for help. That’s not wrong, God invites us to bring our needs to him. Prayer is much richer than simply presenting a wish list. A healthy prayer life has balance. It includes worship, honesty, gratitude, and petition. One helpful way to remember this is through the ACTS model: Adoration, Confession, Thanksgiving and Supplication. Praise: Adoration For Who God Is Prayer begins best when we start with God and not ourselves. Psalm 100:4 says, “Enter his gates with thanksgiving and his courts with praise.” Praising God lifts our eyes off our problems and put our eyes on how great God is.…
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What Is Prayer? How Do I Talk To God?
When most people hear the word prayer they picture something formal, complicated or reserved for the deeply religious. Maybe as a child the learned prayers that they prayed at certain times or occasions. the Bible paints a much simpler and far more beautiful picture: Prayer is talking with God. At its core, prayer isn’t a ritual to check off your to do list. It’s a relationship. Jesus Himself began His model prayer with these words. ” Our Father In Heaven” Matthew 6:9 Those opening words change everything. Prayer isn’t a formula you have to get right so that you impress God. It’s just about approaching Him as a loving Father…
