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- God calls us to pray because he wants us to draw near to him in a close, loving relationship. When our lives lack prayer, our intimacy with God suffers. For this reason, it’s important to pray with the faith that God hears, cares, and will respond in his timing. Additionally, faith builds expectancy.
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Pray then like this: “Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name. Your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.
- 100 Bible Verses about The Importance Of Prayer - OpenBible.info
Pray then like this: “Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your...
- 100 Bible Verses about The Importance Of Prayer - OpenBible.info
Mark 11:22-24. And Jesus *answered saying to them, “Have faith in God. Truly I say to you, whoever says to this mountain, ‘Be taken up and cast into the sea,’ and does not doubt in his heart, but believes that what he says is going to happen, it will be granted him.
- Philippians 4:6 ESV / 332 helpful votes. Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God.
- Colossians 4:2 ESV / 324 helpful votes. Continue steadfastly in prayer, being watchful in it with thanksgiving.
- Psalm 145:18 ESV / 258 helpful votes. The Lord is near to all who call on him, to all who call on him in truth.
- 1 Thessalonians 5:17 ESV / 207 helpful votes. Pray without ceasing,
- Praying to God Helps Us To Grow Closer To God. If I can sum up the importance of prayer into one big reason, it would be this: prayers help us grow closer to God.
- Prayer Helps Us To Align Ourselves with God’s Will. When we pray, we are also aligning ourselves with God’s will. We are asking Him to lead us and help us in our journey through life.
- Prayer Shows You That Your Life is Not About You. Not only will praying help us to align to God’s will, but it also helps us come to terms with reality – life is indeed not about us after all.
- Prayer Gives Us Strength and Hope. It can be easy to feel like we are alone when things are tough, but God is always with us. When we pray, we are reminded that He is in control and will help us through whatever situation we are facing.
- Hebrews 11:1
- Ephesians 3:20
- 1 John 5:14
- Luke 17:5
- Mark 11:23
- Mark 5:34
- Matthew 17:19-20
- 1 Samuel 1:15
- James 1:5
- James 1:6-8
The writer of Hebrews lays the foundation for how to pray by faith. We pray with faith when we stand assured that the Lord will respond to our hopes and bring to pass what we cannot see. Faith is active trust in God’s plans, purposes, and goodness. We pray by faith when we pray with confidence that God will respond to us in ways that align with his...
When we pray with faith, we eagerly await the fulfillment found in Ephesians 3:20. Faith-filled prayers expect God to answer in ways that far exceed human reasoning. Including the words of this verse in our prayers can help us remember that our loving Father wants to answer our prayers in magnificent ways.
In his first letter, John reminds us that we can have confidence that God hears our prayers when we pray according to his will. We discern God’s will by staying close to him in an intimate relationship, spending time in Scripture, and pursuing him in community with other believers. As we grow closer to God, our hearts begin to look more like his he...
This wonderful verse encourages us to ask God to increase our faith. When unbelief and a lack of trust cloud our relationship with the Lord, he provides opportunities for us to grow in faith. We don’t need to be ashamed of the weakness of our faith; instead, we can pray, “Lord, increase our faith!”
Jesus’ words challenge us to boldly trust the Lord to move in response to our prayers. The secret to this kind of prayer is cultivating an intimate relationship with the Lord. God draws his children into such a close relationship with himself that our will is conformed to his will. When this happens, God begins to move mountains, and he uses us as ...
After twelve years of ceaseless illness—and after spending all of her savings visiting various doctors—the woman who reached out to touch the hem of Jesus’ garment was desperate. She also believed that Jesus had the power to heal her. Immediately after touching the hem of Jesus’ garment, the woman was healed. In the same way, when we draw near to J...
A mustard seed is among the smallest seeds, and yet it produces a bountiful harvest after being planted and cultivated. In the same way, we need only a small amount of faith for God to move in response to our prayers. God is a good Father, and he waits to make himself known in mighty ways in the lives of his children. Plant your mustard seed of fai...
Hannah offers a beautiful example of the power of faithful prayers. She urgently prayed for the Lord to give her a child. Her prayers were so passionate that others assumed she was drunk. God wants us to pour our souls out to him like Hannah. In response to Hannah’s passionate faith, God gave her a son. God is waiting to answer our prayers, too.
Often, our prayers are focused on how to proceed in uncertain situations. James reminds us that God is waiting to impart his wisdom. Do you need wisdom today? Ask God for wisdom and, by faith, believe that he will answer your prayer.
After asking for wisdom, we are told not to doubt. Those who doubt are waves of the sea—driven and tossed by the wind. Most of us know how it feels to be tossed by the winds of life. We pray bold prayers, but when doubt creeps in, we lack sure footing. Our emotions ebb and flow. This passage reminds us that we are to pray without doubt. We pray by ...
Oct 12, 2024 · Matthew 21:22. “And whatever you ask in prayer, you will receive, if you have faith.” This verse underlines the interrelatedness of prayer and faith. Prayer is not a mundane act but a connection with the Almighty where you express your deepest longings, fears, and hopes.
In essence, when we pray, we lay down a part of our lives to serve God. We give up moments of our lives to prioritize and connect with Him. This is one way we become living sacrifices (Romans 12:1).
