How Should We Pray?

Are our prayers filled with requests from God to help and rescue us?

In the Bible, David not only prayed for rescue, but he also prayed for achievement and victory!

We should recognize God is not going to grant our every wish. He is GOD, and we should worship Him, love Him, and love His people. When we look at praying as a way of communication (2-way), it helps us ask questions rather than make requests.

"How can God give me victory over this situation?"

Psalm 108:13  - "With God's help we will do mighty things, for He will trample down our foes."

Prayer

Is prayer actually important???

YES. Praying is our line of communication to God. If we want a relationship to do well, we must communicate. It's the same way, but with God. If we open our hearts and talk to God, He hears us and helps us.

Romans 10:13 says, "For everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved".
James 5:13-14 says, "Is anyone among you suffering? Let him pray. Is anyone cheerful? Let him sing praise. Is anyone among you sick? Let him call for the elders of the church, and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord".

These are just two references, but the Bible has many more. Most people only pray to God when they have problems and are scared, however, I encourage you to stay in constant communication with God and allow Him to guide and direct your thoughts and decisions. You will begin to have real joy and understanding!