Let us start today’s thoughts by stating that prayer should be “Christ- centered prayer” as stated in John 14:14. Prayer is to be “in Jesus’ name” or you might say “as His agent.” As believers, we become “His agent.” Yes, it all has been accomplished through the blood of Christ Jesus.
When we believe and receive Christ as our Lord and Savior.; God our Father is in us, Jesus our Savior is in us and the Holy Spirit is in us, working good things in and through us. We truly are to be the vessel, conduit, and “agent” of the most Holy God.
He is Almighty, All Powerful, All Caring, All Knowing. Yes, our Lord and Savior, living inside of you/me, every believer.
Again, let me say, prayer should be “Bible-centered prayer.” As we read in John 15:7, If ye abide in me, and my words abide in you, ye shall ask what ye will, and it shall be done unto you (KJV).
For prayer to be successful, you must “abide in Christ,” remain or continue “in the Vine,” the Word, which means adhering to and obeying the very truth of the Gospel.
Prayer should be “compassionate prayer, as stated in Matthew 9:38. We are to intercede for the lost. There will be times when God places on our hearts, that of interceding prayer for our lost family and friends. Prayer should be “submissive prayer,” as stated in Luke 22:42.
Prayer should point to the Father’s will, and not our will, again, not my will, but God’s will in all things. There will be many times, as we read and study the scriptures, His will written in the word, that becomes a “rhema word” for you. Yes, His words are spoken to your heart.
There will be times when the Holy Spirit will pray through us, the very will of the Father. Prayer is to be a “meaningful prayer,” as stated in Matthew 6:7. Prayer is to be from the heart and not speaking vain repetition words.
In conclusion, prayer should always be directed to our Heavenly Father, God. Prayer should always be from the heart.
Prayer should include or conclude in the name of Jesus, giving honor, as “His agent,” for He is the great intercessor between man and God.
In other words, through Jesus, we have access to God. With this all said, prayer is simply, communication to God, our Father. Prayer is never to be a chore. When prayer is from the heart, it becomes a blessing and honor to take our needs to God. who is waiting to hear from His children.
May we spend time in daily communication (in prayer,) too and with our Heavenly Father. Our Heavenly Father is waiting and expecting to hear from us. He longs to hear from His children. James 4:3 states, Ye ask, and receive not, because ye ask amiss, that ye may consume [it] upon your lusts (KJV).
Let us spend some time today, talking to our Heavenly Father.
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