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<\/a>\nOrder the Prayer Bits: Small Bits But Big Truths on Prayer Devotional Guide<\/a> which uses these six verses. Each of the 30 devotions contains a small bit about prayer based on one of the verses but conveys big truths that make a difference.<\/p>\n
As you reflect on the verses, you’ll find some helpful tips about praying.<\/p>\n
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- Be devoted to prayer.<\/strong>\u00a0 When devoted to prayer<\/a>, things happen. Pray and then watch for what God will do.\u00a0 And, be sure to thank and praise Him for it.
\n“Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful.” (Col. 4:2)<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/li>\n
- Be willing to sacrifice in order to pray.<\/strong> The psalmist likens prayer to a spiritual sacrifice<\/a> when he refers to it as incense. As such it rises up to heaven and fills the throne room of God.
\n“May my prayer be set before you like incense.” (Ps. 141:2a)<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/li>\n
- Fully trust God as you pray.<\/strong> If you feel safe and secure with Him, such confidence<\/a> will\u00a0take you\u00a0beyond the rote or token prayers to spilling out your guts to God.
\n“Trust in Him at all times, O people; pour out your hearts to Him, for God is our refuge. Selah.” (Ps. 62:8)<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/li>\n
- Be in a constant attitude of prayer, praying for fellow believers\u00a0everywhere. <\/strong>\u00a0To have such a perseverance and passion in praying<\/a>, you need help. Look to the Spirit of God who lives within you.
\n“And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the saints.” (Eph. 6:18)<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/li>\n
- Go on the offence as a prayer warrior.\u00a0 <\/strong>You cannot be pulled in so many directions that you fail to pray. Instead, purposefully plan to pray. Prioritize it<\/a> into your busy schedule.
\n“The end of all things is near. Therefore be clear-minded and self-controlled so you can pray.” (1 Pet. 4:7)<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/li>\n
- Don’t get discouraged if you can’t see results.<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0Notice the small but encouraging word “is” in the following verse. \u00a0Your prayer “is” effective — present tense. It doesn’t say might be or will be but “is,” right now, powerful and effective<\/a>.
\n“The prayer of a righteous man is powerful and effective.” (James 5:16b)<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
In Light of These Scripture Verses, How Can We Not Pray?<\/h2>\n
As the truths in the above verse take root in our hearts and we put them into practice, we will begin to notice the following differences in our lives:<\/p>\n
1) how we pray<\/p>\n
We will no longer ask ourselves the question, “To pray or not to pray?” as we will see no other option. We will pray when happy or when sad, when confident or fearful, when full of faith or feeling uncertain. We will pray when faced with challenges or going through the routines of life.<\/p>\n
2) how we process life<\/p>\n
Even if the world around us doesn’t change as we wish it would, we’ll still be able to cope and find peace. We will gain a renewed purpose as we work in cooperation with a Sovereign and Almighty God through prayer.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
As we consider the condition of the world today, how can we not pray? That should not be the question for God’s people.<\/p>\n
Bible Verses about Prayer . . . Continue reading To Pray or Not to Pray?<\/span>
- Be willing to sacrifice in order to pray.<\/strong> The psalmist likens prayer to a spiritual sacrifice<\/a> when he refers to it as incense. As such it rises up to heaven and fills the throne room of God.