The Importance of Prayer

Prayer is an essential to any kind of religious faith. Over the years and years of believing in a higher power,

One of our Founding Fathers, George Washington, stated, "What students would learn in American schools above all is the religion of Jesus Christ." The religion of Jesus Christ definitely included the practice of prayer. Prayer can definitely make better citizens.

      No matter what the adversity may be, God wants you to know that He is sufficient, that He is enough, and that He can handle it if we allow Him too. Many times as Christians, we ask God to handle a problem or situation for us, but yet we don't allow Him to fully have control of that situation. All He is wanting us to acknowledge is that He

Jesus did this to remind us when you come to situations in your life that are not going as you would like them to, you work harder to overcome these difficult situations. God places challenges in everyone’s lives to see how they overcome these obstacles. The book states God is not the God of emotion but the God of truth. Only that fellowship which faces such disillusionment, with all its unhappy and ugly aspects, begins to be what it should be in God’s sight, begins to grasp in faith the promise that is given to it (Bonhoeffer). Bonhoeffer expresses that in a Christian community often times when thing get bad or ugly people then begin to grasp faith, although the faith is not always there in the good times.

Prayer is the most power thing you have in your toolbox. There are so many things you can do true this thing we call prayer. Prayer can get you out of trouble even when people are trying to put in you trouble. As we look at our text today we see that now the administrators and people over power over the land have produced a law that makes it basically illegal to pray to anyone other then kind Darius for 30days. The

Firstly, Murray and Meyers proposed that there are some serious benefits that come as results of petitionary prayer that couldn’t come about any other way. The first positive effect discussed in this article is that petitionary prayer keeps the petitioner from worshipping idols. This is because, even if the petitioner’s needs, such as the need for food, could be met by sources other than God, such as a grocery store, God still is the ultimate provider. This is true given that God created the foods that the grocery store provides. Therefore, the petitioner cannot look solely at nature and other resources of provisions as their providers, but at God. Secondly, petitionary prayer allows

Nor does it make it any easier to understand the purpose of a particular trial. Therefore, sometimes we have to admit we just don’t know and instead of going crazy and trying to find out why, we must trust in the Lord and remember - as difficult as it can be at times - that “all things work together for the good of those who love God: those who are called according to His purpose.” (Romans 8:28, HCSB). We also have the assurance that our Lord will never leave or forsake us (Hebrews, 13:5) and as our text states, He will be there, helping us during the rivers of difficulty and the fire of oppression. And with His help, we will not panic, nor give into fear. Instead, with Him by our side, we will be able to walk through the toughest of trials. As Alan Redpath once said, “walking is the pace at which you go when you are not in a hurry when you are not concerned or alarmed. When you are not burdened or anxious, then you

The Bible says that the fervent effectual prayers of righteous people avail much. In the same passage we are given the example of Elijah. He prayed that it would be no rain and his prayer was answered. It did not rain for three years and six months. One again, he prayed that it would rain and his prayer was answered – how awesome. We are told that he was just like us. In other words, although he was a great prophet, we have just as great of a standing before the Lord when it comes to having our prayers answered. We can be like Elijah, being righteous and praying earnestly and see our prayers answered. Jubilee Music Enrichment needs righteous partners to diligently pray for this ministry as we commence programs in our new building. We can see

Praying together as a Body of Christ helps us to give our dignity to those who need it. Everyone deserves dignity because we are all God’s people. Praying

For Judaism, the word “pray” means “divine” and emphasizes the One to whom prayer is director. With Jewish, prayer is an integral part of everyday life. One of the purposes of prayer is to increase their awareness of God in their life, and the role that God plays in their life. The most important part of any Jewish prayer is the introspection it provides, the moment that they spend looking inside ourselves, seeing their role in the universe and their relationship to God. For Islam, the main purpose of prayer is to lead one to do good, to refrain from evil and to behave better towards others.

In this view, God is the source and author of saving experiences for the “sick minded” – those who need comfort and assurance. In James’ book, the Varieties, he recognizes the side of human nature that need’s God for both “healthy minded” and “sick minded.” This need is for not only challenges and action, but also comfort and peace.

The point of praying is that it benefits believers more than it benefits God. This is shown in at least two of the four elements of prayer. In the elements of adoration and confession, God does not depend on a person’s praise for existence. But believers do. Adoration is an essential part of one’s spiritual growth. If Christians are to develop a close relationship with their heavenly Father, it is important they come to Him with honor, reverence, adoration, and love. It is also important that people submit their sins before His throne, even though He knows what they are (ligonier.org).

Although we live in a troubled world, everyone still looks forward to a life of joy without any difficulties or struggles. More than often illness causes pain, discomfort and death, financial instability produces anxiety and insecurities, and trials and tribulations brings bouts of depression and unhappiness. These chains or imprisoned-like circumstances may seem overwhelming. When we think about joy and difficulty, we do not see them both as being in relationship with each other, but actually separate. According to Philippians 1, there is an overarching reason why we can advance the gospel, while rejoicing even in difficult situations.

prayer are practiced in most if not all religions, prayer is considered the gateway to the power

Having been a Christian for many years I thought that I had a fair knowledge of what it meant to pray. I was amazed and humbled by the idea that through Jesus’ restorative act on the cross I am able to come into God’s presence - and not only come but be welcomed and even longed for. I believed that prayer is a powerful tool to petition God , a vehicle to praise Him , and an instrument to increase our intimacy with Him . I understood that people pray in a variety of ways, based on the teaching they have received, their experience, and even their personality. Most commonly, I engaged in prayer as a conversation with God.