Why Should We Pray?
Prayer is the essence of pure communion with God. It is worship and meditation coupled together! Prayer is personal yet corporate. If a person does not pray there is not much one can do against the wiles of the enemy. A preacher, teacher, prophet, evangelist, missionary, apostle or one that is part of the Body of Christ should not do anything till they have prayed. Prayer moves the Hand of God!
“If My people, who are called by My name, shall humble themselves, pray, seek, crave, and require of necessity My face and turn from their wicked ways, then will I hear from heaven, forgive their sin, and heal their land. ” (2 Chronicles 7:14, AMP)
Prayer should be embraced by every person who believes in the miraculous undertaking of the heavens to communicate one’s desires and praise to Him, the Creator of men.
How often in my spirit I cry:
“I desire therefore that in every place men should pray, without anger or quarreling or resentment or doubt [in their minds], lifting up holy hands. ” (1 Timothy 2:8, AMP)
Once I heard a man say, ‘Why pray, God gave us intelligence.’ I agree, he gave us intelligence! He also gave us the opportunity to use that intelligence. He gave us the awesome grace to seek Him. I pray because I love to talk to God. I love to request of Him to bless the poor and help the needy. I trust that people do not pray because they do not want to talk to Him who knows all things. God is really the author of prayer and He is the answer to all your prayers. Why pray? It is really something to call on Him anywhere, anytime and know that you are being listened to. When to pray? Here are some suggestions
- In the morning with your morning beverage.
- On the way to the office (in the car, it is way safer than text messaging).
- In the afternoon (before or after your lunch).
- While you are jogging or exercising.
- In the evening with your family.
- In the middle of the night (it is really quiet then)
- While waiting for an appointment.
Prayer is necessary for your spiritual growth. It puts you on Holy ground! Oh, people who pray are not really popular with hypocrites. The devil will come at you with all his forces to stop you, but so what! Jesus is standing there with you covering you with His peace, blood, and mercy.
Peace
Dennis