A heartfelt prayer in the name of Jesus brings forth blessings in such an unimaginable, incredulous, fantastical position to be encountered by the one making the earnest request to God the Father and God the Son. Read on to discover yourself firsthand about the exciting, astonishing relationship with the Lord. One will certainly have — with the 14 principles discussed here as your guide.
An intent, solemn request to God such as one with a humble heart, a humble petition to the LORD in your own words and thoughts (not a memorized one) — it’s what God wants from us. When you pray earnestly, then God intervenes and gives what you have prayed for. A personal relationship between man and God the Father will splendidly develop.
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought back the humanity to the intensely engrossed realization that no matter how powerfully rich or poor he is—he can’t make it on his own and that there is indeed a big God who heals, hears and gives mercy. This pandemic, many of us or many in our clan, family and friends, have been affected. Thus, we all have had resorted to praying to God on our bended knees for a great miracle, not just for our family, but for our country as well.
Why do some people pray solely when they need a mighty intervention or celestial help? Why do people forget God after and forget to pray when they are happy?
Christianity is more than just an 8 letters word religion, rather it’s about a strong relationship with God Almighty, having spiritual communion and communication with God.
God Answers in Three Ways
- An abrupt “Yes”. When you pray and an immediate response is given in a blink of an eye or right away, right there and there.
- Wait patiently. Be patient for the LORD. His celestial timeframe is majestically different from our ordinary world. God works in His perfect time giving much consideration for what is really good for all. For He has been walking before you and beside you far beyond your comprehension can ever grasp.
- An abrupt “No”. At times, it might be an absolute painful “NO” because God knows it’s not meant for you, and He has something much better for you coming. When God closes a door, He lovingly opens another much beautiful window in abundance for you which He has majestically set aside for you and your family… And you’d absolutely love it and thank God for it.
Either way, the LORD answers your requests and prayers. Always be endlessly grateful for what has already come and for what’s in store for you in the future, as God loves to give blessings to His children in abundance. Plus, God gave you the best gift ever you can have in your lifetime—His one and only Son, the LORD Jesus, who died for you on the cross so you and your family can be saved. He had already paid His precious blood for you. Jeremiah 31: 3 says, “The LORD appeared to him from afar, saying, “I have loved you with an everlasting love; Therefore, I have drawn you with lovingkindness. Also, in John 14:6, Jesus answered, “I AM THE LIVING GOD, the way and the truth and life; No one comes to the Father except by Me alone.”
Why do some people pray for success on their voyage, or projects and even healing, but then totally forget the Amazing Giver when they’ve successfully climbed the ladder with their projects and, unfortunately, forget the Mighty Healer when they get well? (Proverbs 8: 17: “I love those who love Me, and those who seek Me diligently find Me.”)
The 4 Highly Noteworthy Role of Prayer in a Christian’s Life
- To call on God for an answer to be a grateful recipient and obtain God’s mercy. Even God himself highly heartens or encourages us and inspires us with courage, hope and spirit to request anything from Him because we have a Loving God whom is easily moved to love, pity and have a flowing constant compassion for you. We have a benevolent God who loves to provide for all His children, including you—yes, you. You don’t have to be distinct in your prayers to be heard from a distance by a Sovereign God in heavens. Our Jehovah Jireh already loves you the way you are, so all He needs from you is to pray with all your heart and soul to Him.
- Refrain from being unnecessarily impatient and much restless, most especially upon a prolonged delay. Patiently wait for the LORD, continue praying earnestly and believe while awaiting. God will never ever be late on giving you His blessings, nor He will never be late on saving you. God’s timing is always perfect, and on time. We only have one life to live, so live life to the fullest with the LORD. Further worrying won’t get you anywhere, but constantly praying and putting it all to our Heavenly Father will really work wonders for you. Have confidence, faith and believe that Almighty God will act in a proper and efficient ways.
- Why do we need to pray? Because prayer is a valuable content as the buoyant air, we freely inhale and exhale to live. Likewise, we need to pray because without the fundamental communication with God, we cannot be able to withstand and continue to exist here on earth. Without God’s mercy, we cannot survive all on our own as Christians. We need the Lord Jesus every minute, every hour, every day. The Mighty Creator of Life is also the Mighty Taker of Life. When you wake up each morning, that’s a great sign you are under God’s mercy as your purpose here on earth has not yet ended, so be grateful enough that you get to spend more time with your family today and tomorrow.
- Why pray? Because our Loving Living God loves us and rewards His people.
And without faith, it is impossible to please Him, for whoever would draw near to God must believe that He exists and that He rewards those who seek Him.
Hebrews 11: 16
The 5 Essential Kind of Prayers God Wants from Us
- Give thanks. An expression of overflowing gratitude to the LORD. A kindly, grateful heart and thoughts. Commit to God as a trust, having a towering faith and conscious of all the benefits and favors you and your family have been endlessly receiving from a very Loving Powerful God. Be grateful for the gift of life, giving thanks for you and your family’s life, the air we breathe, the love of family and friends, and a lot more.
- Asking for forgiveness from God. God loves a humble heart. Call on for an answer requesting for the LORD’s pardon and remittal as we all fall short before the Lord as human beings with all our imperfections. We all serve a powerful yet Loving God who always practice the act of forgiving His people for being sinful before God. He forevermore forgives His humankind’s creations and makes the awesome reconciliation no matter how often man falls simply because God loves us, His children.
- Your petition or prayer request. The act and instance of asking the LORD for something with specifics, ask a favor and or privilege humbly. A prayer proceeding from an intense state of the mind and of a pure, humble heart for the LORD Almighty.
- Always have an outstanding giant faith in an exceptional giant God. Believe to have a firm conviction as to the majestic goodness, efficiently and the ability of God to do something and always give you something good because He cares for you.
- The waiting period. Amid waiting, always give thanks to the LORD almighty, unceasingly while awaiting. It’s equally fundamental to remain stationary in your expectations and readiness for something good to come from the LORD. Always look forward expectantly and wait patiently with a joyful heart. God not only corrects us, but brings us back to the correct path. Put a high regard on the great existence of God in you and your family’s life. Have a firm and wholehearted spiritual conviction and connection with the LORD. How do we do this?
How do we connect with the LORD?
- Have a constant communication with your Creator. Talk to God even when you are at work, at the gym, at home or even when doing some groceries. And experience a great inner joy and peace with the LORD.
- Join a regular prayer meetings and bible studies with the church pastors and church members.
- Read the bible in your free time. Ask for God’s guidance and discernment before you do.
- Have fellowship with God’s people the believers of Christ via attending regular Sunday services with the christian church pastor, prayers, christian outreach program, and so forth
Related Bible Verses
Know therefore that the LORD your God, He is God, the faithful God, who keeps His covenant and His lovingkindness to a thousandth generation with those who love Him and keep His commandments.
Deuteronomy 7:9
And it shall come to pass that before they call, I will answer; and while they are yet speaking, I will hear.
Isaiah 65:24
To declare Your Lovingkindness in the morning. And your faithfulness by night.
Psalm 92:2
Rejoicing in hope, persevering in tribulation, devoted to prayer.
Romans 12: 12
Wow, what a beautiful assurance from our awesome God, how He loves to give blessings and blessings to His children who call on Him. Before you utter your request from God, He is already listening, and He listens intently. Always pray, always have a grateful heart to a Mighty Sovereign God because your heart beats 72x per minute with God’s loving authority and loving approval for you as a mere human being.
Why????
Because God is love. And He loves you that much, even to care for every teeny weeny function of your physique that He has created so you can live on earth.
References
McCullough, M. E., & Larson, D. B. (1999). Prayer.
Lockyer, H. (1990). All the Prayers of the Bible. Harper Collins.
Schjødt, U., Stødkilde-Jørgensen, H., Geertz, A. W., & Roepstorff, A. (2008). Rewarding prayers. Neuroscience letters, 443 (3), 165-168.
Van der Horst, P. W., & Newman, J. H. (2008). Early Jewish Prayers in Greek. In Early Jewish Prayers in Greek. de Gruyter.
