Prayer Life

Prayer should be a very important part of every Christian's life. One reason that we should pray is that it delights the Lord.

Proverbs 15:8 - The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination, extremely offensive to the Lord, but the prayer of the upright is His delight!

Another reason we should pray is, we can be assured that He hears our prayers. Just knowing that the Almighty God takes the time to listen to us should make us want to talk to Him.

Proverbs 15:29 - The Lord is far from the wicked, but He hears the prayer of the righteous.

I Peter 3:12 - For the eyes of the Lord are upon the righteous, and His ears are attentive to their prayer...

Prayer brings healing and restoration.

James 5:15-16a - And the prayer [that is] of faith will save him who is sick, and the Lord will restore him; and if he has committed sins, he will be forgiven. Confess to one another you faults (your slips, your false steps, your offenses, your sins) and pray also for one another, that you may be healed and restored...

As Christian wives and Mothers it is especially important that we pray. Our prayers are very powerful weapons. Our prayers are vitally important to our husbands and children. We can impact their lives in a huge way with our prayers.
James 5:16b ...The earnest (heartfelt, continued) prayer of a righteous man makes a tremendous power available [dynamic in its working]. Amplified
...The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much.(KJV)

If you are reading this devotional, and you do not have a consistent daily prayer life, this is your wake up call. You are no longer ignorant. You must...we must pray. We must pray every day.

Romans 12:12 Rejoice and exult in hope; be steadfast and patient in suffering and tribulation; be constant in prayer. Amplified
Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer. NIV

Philippians 4:6 - Do not fret or have any anxiety about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition (definite requests), with thanksgiving, continue to make your wants known to God.

You don't need a special book of formula. Just talk to God like you would a close friend. That is what He wants from you more than anything. He wants a personal relationship with you. You cannot have a relationship with someone you never talk to...or only talk to when you’re in trouble...

Let's Pray,

Daddy God, thank You for hearing my prayers. Thank You for wanting to hear me. Lord, I want to have a closer relationship with You. Forgive me for the times I have put the cares and activities of life before You. I commit to You today...I will actively pursue a consistent daily prayer life. I will pursue You, Daddy God. Thank You for loving me. In Jesus Mighty Name, Amen.

Prayerfully,
Lara ;)