Below is an excerpt from my bible study, Grow Up: Maturity in Christ Build Real Community, from the summary of the Prayer chapter.
To take away the mystery of prayer, we need to understand that it is simply communicating with God. It is not pompous, eloquent, or well-spoken words. We were created to communicate with God. We speak, He listens, He speaks, we listen. Jesus taught His disciples to pray in the Lord’s prayer. Anytime we are at a loss as to how to pray, the format of this prayer can guide us. We can begin by acknowledging who God is, recognizing His exalted place above all else, praying for His will to be done, asking for provisions, forgiveness, and protection for self and others, then recognizing that the glory truly lies with Him.
We are here to change the world for the better for Jesus. Prayer will impact and affect the world. Prayer often does not change our circumstances. More times than not, it changes us. The mighty weapon of prayer can hold back much on behalf of the people of God.
Prayer is a significant and very important way for us to connect with our Creator. It grows our relationship with Him. Prayer is such a key component in growing up spiritually. It is an open dialogue with the One who feeds, molds, and perfects us. Avoiding prayer cuts us off from our source. Prayer helps us remain, abide, and commune with God. He serves as the source of our growth, guidance, and everything.
Let us be prayerful people who stay connected to our wonderful Creator!
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