Prayer is seemingly one of the easiest things to do, but it is rarely done with any regularity. Is it because we don’t know what to say or how to say it, or is it just that we don’t believe that it works? Before we get started on this question, let’s take a look at prayer itself. First to have your prayers heard and acted upon we must be a believer. Jesus said, “if you believe, you will receive whatever you ask for in prayer. The keyword – Believe (Matthew 21:22) and the Psalmist said, “the Lord is near to all who call him in truth” (Psalm 145:18). And finally and most importantly, “the Lord is far from the wicked but hears the prayers of the righteous” (Proverbs 15:29).
Once you are a believer, just close your eyes and bow your head and talk to God. I find it particularly helpful to remain focused to say the prayer out loud. That way your mind will not wander to other things Satan wants you to think about. Don’t worry about the words that come out, God knows what is on your heart already – but he still wants you to talk to Him. “Before they call I will answer; while they are speaking, I will hear”, (Isaiah 65:24). What can you talk with God about? Talk to him about anything, thank him for everything, ask Him for help. When was the last time when you opened your eyes first thing in the morning thanked him for letting you live another day? I know this has been a trying time for me during my extended unemployment, but I have thanked God for it and he has blessed us and has taken care of our needs.
Remember Jesus said this, "Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours" (Mark 11:24) and also "Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you. For everyone who asks receives; he who seeks finds; and to him who knocks, the door will be opened (Matt 7:7-8). The Lord wants you to talk to him, keep asking, keep seeking, and keep knocking. Amen.
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