Prayer is an
integral part of your relationship with God.
As your
understanding of God grows, and your relationship with God deepens, you will
learn more about prayer. But, today,
understand that prayer is simply talking to God. Big words are not required. Fancy language is not required. Prayers are not more or less effective
because you learn and use Biblical style language. “Thee”, “thou”, and “thus” are not
required! Just talk to God. Talk to Him like you would a friend, a
spouse, a confident, or a counselor.
It is a
conversation. And, while it might seem
odd at first, take some time to listen as you speak. Conversations rarely work when they go only
one way. You need to listen as well as
talk.
Prayer can
be any time, any place. You can shout a
prayer. You can whisper a prayer. The Word of God encourages us to “pray
without ceasing” (1 Thessalonians 5:17).
And, that in every thing, we should pray, asking God, our Father, for
help. Big things, little things, hard
things, easy things. All things, talk
about them with God. “Be anxious for
nothing; but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let
your requests be made known to God.” (Philippians 4:6).
You may find
it easier to pray and listen if you remove any distractions. Turn off the cell phone, TV, radio, laptop,
etc. Find a comfortable space and
place. You can sit, kneel, even lie on
the floor, and talk to God. I pray in my
car while I’m driving, when I’m doing the laundry, or vacuuming. I talk to God. And, in the quietness, listen. You may only hear the sound of a ticking
clock, a dog barking, the washer humming, or the kids playing at first, but as
you become accustomed to paying attention to the thoughts of your mind and your
heart, you will realize that God speaks to you.
Listen to His voice. If you are
prompted to call out someone’s name in prayer, or ask for His guidance in a
situation or problem, do it, this is God leading you in prayer.
Read John
Chapter 2.
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