Prayer is undoubtedly one of God’s most powerful tools, and it has never been more vital for you to seek the Lord’s help than it is now. On the other hand, knowing how to pray is not always easy, even for Christians.
As if God was listening, Jesus prayed with a level of strength and power that they had never seen before! “Lord, teach us to pray,” they said to Jesus when they came to him in Matthew 6.
However, as beautiful as the lines are of the Lord’s prayer in the Bible, Jesus did not necessarily intend it to be a repetition of religious prayer. It was meant to provide a model of how to pray.
In this post, you will learn points to aid you in developing a more effective and powerful prayer life this 2022.
Ask for Forgiveness
Your heart must be right with God and those around you if you want Him to hear your prayers, according to James 5:16. Why not inspect your heart if you feel like you need to ask forgiveness for your wickedness?
Ask for the Will of God
“Not my will, but yours be done,” Jesus would pray in the Garden of Gethsemane, only hours before his crucifixion. We understand how it can be challenging to know how to pray or ask for help. Difficult situations arise in a world where right and wrong are frequently confused and the future is uncertain.
What we can be confident of is that God’s plan for those who love him is good and that the best place to be is in the heart of His divine purpose, where we can be safe.
Invite Someone to Pray with You
Praying in Jesus’ name gives importance to strength in fellowship. Why not call a buddy to pray with you?
Make finding a trusted prayer partner one of your priorities for 2022. This is a sure way to relax your mind during prayer time.
Recognize You’re Talking with the Lord
The first step in having a conversation with God is to address the person you are speaking by name. Note that “Our Father in Heaven” is what Jesus used to focus His attention on when He prayed.
Focusing on which Holy Trinity you need to talk to will help you have a better prayer time. Knowing who you are talking to and how you will pray lets you figure out what to say and how to say it. If you want to speak with the Holy Spirit, feel free to say this in your heart.
Request What You Desire
People frequently avoid bothering God with the small things they need, believing that He would prefer not to be disturbed. When serious difficulties arise, we do everything we can to solve them before praying.
“You do not have because you do not ask God,” says the Bible, so do not be afraid to ask God for what you need in 2022. Our Heavenly Father delights in giving good presents.
Thank the Lord
A heartfelt expression of gratitude is a fantastic approach to start a conversation. Like any parent, God enjoys seeing grateful hearts in us.
But, more importantly, when we celebrate God for everything He has done in the past, our faith to believe in even bigger responses to prayer gets stronger. We may be confident in God’s ability to answer our prayers, and we should always be thankful for this.
Conclusion
The Lord is excited to have a more intimate relationship with you, and you can only achieve this by working towards a more prayerful life every day. This 2022, use our guide above to prosper your prayer life.
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