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NASB | Matthew 6:6 "But you, when you pray, go into your inner room, close your door and pray to your Father who is in secret, and your Father who sees what is done in secret will reward you. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Matthew 6:6 "But when you pray, go into your most private room, close the door and pray to your Father who is in secret, and your Father who sees [what is done] in secret will reward you. |
Bible Question:
Why is prayer such a difficult thing for Christians? I have been reading SECRETTS OF FAITH WELL LIVED, by Christopher Coppernoll. In the book Coppernoll interviews 14 different authors. Like Max Lucado, Brennan Manning, Steve Brown, and others well known. Every one spoke of how little Christians pray. Interesting was how many pastors admitted to having such a problem with their prayer life. With so much effort as we put into this Forum, do we have a full prayer life? I an searching for someone who has a prayer life that can tell me how they go about their prayer life that makes them feel effective. Thank you for who ever answers. agape, justme |
Bible Answer: Prayer needs to be a priority. In Matthew 6:6-13, Jesus taught us how to pray. If we follow his instructions we use this scripture as a format, rather than something to recite. We are commanded to pray and promised that the prayers will be answered (John 15:7)where Jesus instructs us to "ask" We must be mindful to pray for His will not ours. Jesus promises God will answer those prayers. Remember God NEVER breaks his promises. We see Jesus pray for himself, even though he was God (John 17). This is more evidence of the Trinity. In the books of Samuel we see the evidence and power of prayer through David. Each day as I begin to awake into consciousness, I make an attempt to acknowledge God with a word of thanks. At the school where I teach many of us as Christian teachers in our public school have gathered to pray over the classroom, the school etc.... I pray specifically for my wife, children and friends in need, always giving praise and thanks to God for being there no matter what the problem. I prayed over a troublesome lesson to teach in Kids church and God (I believe) directed me to this forum where I received affirmation of my discernment. I listen to Christian radio and offer prayers to the Lord on the way to work. Admittedly many of the prayers are short but they are reverent and with heart. The key (I believe) is NEVER STOP TALKING TO GOD. Keep your RELATIONSHIP alive. It's kind of like a spouse, if you stop talking, the relationship becomes lifeless. We never want that with God. Imagine if every Christian cried out to Him at once. God reveals how much he loves praise through several Psalms. Praise should be the beginning of every prayer (conversation) with the Lord, then lay your requests at His feeT and let him answer in His time. "Thy will be done" Matthew 6. May God bless you and keep you..ask Him, He will. |