As it is the business of tailors to make clothes and of cobblers to make shoes, so it is the business of Christians to pray. Martin Luther
Yes, that is what scripture tells us to do. However, I am personally aware of how difficult the discipline of prayer is to form and maintain in our lives. I find quick prayers to be what comes natural for me that constant petition to God when I think of a need, hear a request or am truly amazed at His work. Unfortunately: Spontaneity isn't an excuse for me to ignore the importance of discipline in my prayer life (Disciplines of a Godly Woman) Not that we should stop our quick prayers, because there is a definite place for them in our lives.
Elizabeth Elliot challenges us to Offer to God the first hour of the day as a token of consecration of all our time.
Why should we pray?
1. Because God tells us to: 1 Tim 2:8; Psalms 145:18; Luke 22:40
2. Because God invites us to: Matt. 11:28, 29; Song of Solomon 2:14
3. Because God answers us: 1 John 5:14; Matt. 21:22; John 14:13-34
Why don't we pray more?
1. Because we are under spiritual warfare ~ Satan does not want us in communion with God. Ephesians 6:12
2. Because we don't believe God will answer: James 5:13-18 tells us that the effective prayer of a righteous man can accomplish much.
3. Because there may be sin in our lives: Romans 8:7 The mind set on the flesh is hostile toward God.
4. Because we do not care that much: Galatians 6:2 commands us to bear the burdens of others.
Why do we consent to abide all our days just outside the Holy of Holies and never enter to look upon God? A.W. Tozer
What is Prayer? It is a combination of Meditation, Confession, Adoration, Thanksgiving Supplication and Intercession. Begin to practice praying by praying through each of the areas as you meet with God. Just talk to HIM!
�When we remember God�s goodness and acknowledge what He has done for us in the past, we open the door into His presence. When we omit thanksgiving from our prayers, we rob God of an honor due Him, and we render our prayers powerless.� Lehman Strauss
LDJ/JCH
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