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Forming a
relationship with God is the only way that we can begin our
spiritual journey with Him. God has offered to hear and answer the
prayers of his children (those who have received him into their
lives and seek to follow him). If you have not received Christ
into your heart, please investigate the four spiritual laws before
going any further.
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God desires to for
us to take our concerns to him in prayer. As we deal with
difficulties, we cast or give the concerns of our life to him and
can be comforted with a peace that defies the circumstances. As you
pray, talk to the Lord about the individual or situation expressing
the need. However, we do not ask Him for the outcome that we may
desire but for His will to be done. Prayer is to help prepare us
for the answer. The basis for our hope and faith is the character
of God himself. The better we know him, the more we will trust him
with everything.
Prayer is
communication with the Lord. Just like talking to your best friend,
He cares about every detail of your life and He never tires of
hearing from you. Prayer should become a natural act. The words
you use should be yours. Structured prayers are fine and the best
example would be The Lords Prayer (Mark 11:25-26). This prayer taught by
Jesus contains all the things for a full prayer. Use this passage as
a springboard however; remember your words are what He wants to
hear.
You might consider
these guides to help you in your prayer life.
Greet the Lord; Honor Him
as the Creator…
Give Him Praise and Thanksgiving
for the blessings of your life…
Ask Him to know your heart’s
desire
Ask Him to examine your heart and
relationship with Him
Confess any known wrongs or
disobedience to Him
Tell Him of the needs of others
Express your desires for those in
need to come to know Him
Present to Him your needs
Thank Him for listening and then
you stop and listen for His voice to speak to you.
Maybe read a passage from Psalms
during your prayer time.
Make a prayer list of those you
know are in need of spiritual and physical healing.
There will be times
that you only want to praise Him for answering prayers or for just
acknowledging who He is with no requests attached.
Remember Gods
desire is to be in a relationship with you.
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