Why should we pray to our heavenly father every day?
We should pray because it is how we communicate with God.
And while we may feel insecure asking what can feel like an elementary
question, even Jesus’ disciples had to ask for themselves:
“One day Jesus was praying in a
certain place. When he finished, one of his disciples said to him, “Lord, teach
us to pray, just as John taught his disciples.”
Luke 11:1 (NIV)
There is nothing that is more important and crucial in life
than learning how to pray. Prayer is the most important thing we can ever learn
how to do. Prayer is where we learn to talk to God, understand him, connect with
him, know his plan for our lives and even get to understand our own purpose.
Why is it important to pray? Prayer gives us untapped power.
It unlocks, ignites, heals, transforms, empowers, and calms. Below are some
inspiring reasons why we should pray.
Prayer
Transforms Others
27 You will pray to him, and he will hear you, and you will fulfill
your vows. 28 What you decide on will be done, and light will shine on your
ways. 29 When people are brought
low and you say, ‘Lift them up!’ then he will save the downcast. 30
He will deliver even one who is not innocent, who will be delivered through the
cleanness of your hands.”
Job 22:27-30 (NIV)
Praying the course of their life. They may not even know
why, but it’s true. Our prayers can give others courage, influence their
decisions, and change their outcomes.
When praying, try making a concentrated effort to not just
pray about yourself. Think about who you know that is in need of help, or who
needs a breakthrough in a particular area in their life.
Prayer
Unlocks Us
1 Blessed is the one whose transgressions are forgiven, whose sins are
covered. 2 Blessed is the one whose sin the Lord does not count against them
and in whose spirit is no deceit. 3 When I kept silent, my bones wasted away
through my groaning all day long. 4 For day and night your hand was heavy on
me; my strength was sapped as in the heat of summer.
5 Then I acknowledged my sin to you and did not cover up my iniquity. I
said, “I will confess my transgressions to the Lord.” And you forgave the guilt
of my sin. 6 Therefore let all the
faithful pray to you while you may be found; surely the rising of
the mighty waters will not reach them. 7 You are my hiding place; you will
protect me from trouble and surround me with songs of deliverance.
Psalm 32:1-7 (NIV)
Prayer unlocks us, but only when we pray truthfully, and
acknowledge and confess our sin. When we keep silent, we have no strength and
our guilt remains. When we pray honestly, we are energized and God gives us
confidence, trust, and freedom.
Prayer refocuses us on God and not on ourselves or other
people. The real power comes from God, not our humanistic abilities or talents.
When we pray, we stop believing we’re the only ones capable of solving
problems.
Prayer
attracts God
16 Come and hear, all you who fear God; let me tell you what he has
done for me. 17 I cried out to him with my mouth; his praise was on my tongue.
18 If I had cherished sin in my heart, the Lord would not have listened;
19 but God has surely
listened and has heard my prayer. 20 Praise be to God, who
has not rejected my prayer or withheld his love from me!
Psalm 66:16-20 (NIV)
When we deal with our sin and our heart, God listens to our
prayers and acts on our behalf. Leaving things unresolved makes it difficult
for us to be honest, let down, and vulnerable, causing our prayers to be
distracted or not genuine.
Prayer is a perfect opportunity to explore our hearts, share
everything with God and begin relieving ourselves of guilt and other emotions
that may be weighing us down. Doing this will attract God and allow Him to work
in our lives.
Prayer
moves angels
20. While I was speaking and praying, confessing my sin and the sin of
my people Israel and making my request to the Lord my God for his holy hill— 21
while I was still in prayer, Gabriel, the man I had seen in the earlier vision,
came to me in swift flight about the time of the evening sacrifice.
22 He instructed me and said to me, “Daniel, I have now come to give you insight and
understanding. 23 As soon as you began to pray, a word went out,
which I have come to tell you, for you are highly esteemed. Therefore, consider
the word and understand the vision:
Daniel 9:20-23 (NIV)
Prayer initiates angelic action on our behalf. This is a
concept that can be difficult for us to grasp if we are out of practice seeing
the world through a spiritual lens.
The fact of the matter is that the Bible talks about
spiritual battles taking place on a daily basis, and it’s our choice if we want
to start believing that our prayers create activity in the spiritual realm and
influence the physical realm.
Prayer
attacks demons
10 Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his
mighty power. 11 Put on the full armor of God so that you can take your stand
against the devil’s schemes. 12 For our struggle is not against flesh and
blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of
this dark world, and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly
realms.
13 Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil
comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done
everything, to stand.
Ephesians 6:10-13 (NIV)
Prayer is a weapon that attacks and defeats the spiritual
forces of evil. We weren’t meant to live our Christian lives on the defense.
The armor of God offers protection, but it also allows us to take our stand,
and fight back against the dark spiritual forces.
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