For some, prayer has become an afterthought. It is something done while sitting in a church pew, or around a child’s bed before sleep. Or sometimes a prayer is offered to the cosmos as a wish or a heartfelt desire. However, the act of praying is a vibrant, dynamic, and transformative one, and should become an integral part of your life.
When you are in communion with God through prayer, you allow the connection between the Word, the Holy Spirit, and yourself to become stronger and deeper, and allow the seeds of faith to be firmly planted within yourself.
This conversation with God begins with you opening your mind to what God has to say, both in a still small voice, and within the Bible. In addition to supplication, and bringing your requests and praises to the presence of God, prayer is also about being able to listen to the voice of God.
Sometimes a response is easy to determine, and sometimes our ability to hear God is hampered by the many other voices that we hear throughout our daily lives. Praying in a reverent and devoted manner is one of the best ways to allow us to focus solely on the word of God, and what he is saying to us.
Throughout the Bible, the act of praying is not seen as something done without thought, or as an obligation. There are numerous examples of prophets, disciples, and even Jesus praying to God in a sincere, alert manner. In the Garden of Gethsemane, Jesus implored Peter to “watch and pray” with him, extolling him to be alert and watchful. In the letters of Paul, there are many examples of his encouraging words, telling his fellow Christians to pray in reverent and focused manner.
When a person prays, it is not for the betterment of God. God knew from the start all the potential within you, and it is through prayer, that you can unlock His Grace, and the potential to transform yourself into the true Christian that you were meant to be.
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