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What is prayer?

 Prayer is the practice of God's presence. It is a place where pride is cast aside, hope is roused, and supplication is offered. Prayer is where we acknowledge our needs, embrace humility, and assert our dependence on God. Prayer is a necessary Christian practice. Prayer is the  practice  of faith and hope. Prayer is a privilege to touch the heart of the Father through the Son of God,  our Lord Jesus.

                          

The Bible says a lot about prayer. However, we often ignore prayer and try to achieve what we  have or want to achieve through our willpower. Having sinned many times before, we must get down on our knees, confess our sins, receive God's forgiveness, and ask that His will  be done rather than our own. God is sovereign and loving, and he knows what's best for us and others, even when it doesn't always  make the most sense.

                                

We  often come to the Lord with legitimate requests for healing, conversion, need, but often the answers we want do not come. But we persevere and praise God. We pray and want to see results because we know  God is listening to us. We should pray in faith and trust God. We should pray consistently and trust God. We should pray for healing and trust God. We should pray for others and trust God. We should pray, and remember that whether our prayers are answered or not, knowing what the Lord knows will not change anything.

                                

Prayer transforms the worshiper. Because in prayer you are in God's presence. Because you confess and reveal all of yourself in dependence on God. There's nothing to hide when you reach out in silent prayer 

 Get in touch with the deepest part of yourself and acknowledge your needs and shortcomings. This calms us down and takes away our  pride  and we enjoy it 

 presence of God. James 4:8 says, "Draw near to God, and he will draw near to you."

                                

 Prayer has another benefit: peace. In all things make your requests known to God in  prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving. hearts and  minds in Christ Jesus” (Philippians 4:6-7).

                                

I believe that  our prayer life and our dependence on God will be tested by our peace  of mind. In all things we must seek the Lord and  His constant presence. Peace is indeed in our interests. 

 Prayer is the practice of God's presence.


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