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1 | What is prayer? | Acts 1:14 | charis | 6018 | ||
Saints, What is prayer? Describe the act of prayer. What is the effect? How often? In Jesus' name, charis |
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2 | What is prayer? | Acts 1:14 | prayon | 6024 | ||
Prayer is any form of communication with God. It is the primary activity involved in worship. It can be the act of petitioning, praising, giving thanks, complaining, confession, intercession (Psalm 122:6-9), or asking for guidance (Acts12:12-13), wisdom or direction. Prayer can be vocal or silent, individual or corporate. Prayer can be offered at any time or place (Jonah 2:1); the New Testament tells us to pray without ceasing (1Thes. 5:17) Posture for prayer is frequently mentioned in the bible but never in a way to prescribe any particular position, for example kneeling with arms outstretched (1Kings 8:54), head bowed with hands lifted (Neh 8:6, 1Tim 2:8), prostrate (Matt 2:11), standing (Luke 18:11,13). The effects of prayer are numerous. Lives can be changed, protection given, circumstances, attitudes or events changed (Ex 32:9-14, Acts 12.5, Is 38:1-5). We can be given wisdom (James 1:5) or direction. Jesus said in Mark 9:23 "all things can be done for the one who believes". Therefore prayer can accomplish anything. Prayer is always heard by God (Psalm 4:3). Prayer is always answered by God, sometimes He gives us what we pray for and sometimes that answer is no or not yet. |
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3 | What is prayer? | Acts 1:14 | charis | 6074 | ||
Dear prayon, Thank you for a concise, Biblical and beautiful answer! I agree that prayer is *communication* with God, implying more than 'placing an order' to a 'sugar daddy' in heaven. Indeed, we must listen, too! I daresay, for prayer to be effective, acting in accord with those things he speaks to us in prayer is necessary. Blessings to you in Jesus' name, charis |
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