In your ‘quiet time’ (i.e. your private time of prayer and reading the bible), what words do you say in prayer? Do you just say ‘those words’ or do you really express your heart to the Father? When temptations come like an unexpected storm and trials keep knocking at your door, who would you run to? Our brother James said, “Is any one of you in trouble? He should pray…” (James 5:13).


But, what kind of prayer would that be? [/b]Many believers attempt saying ‘very good theologically sound prayers’ when there's a public meeting (even when the words mean nothing to them). It is so easy for us to put on a 'mask of spirituality' when we gather for prayer meetings. Nevertheless, let me ask you, how about your personal time of prayer? [b]When was the last time you ‘really’ prayed?

In the scriptures, there are examples of people who ‘really’ prayed. For instance, “During the days of Jesus’ life on earth, he offered up prayers and petitions with loud cries and tears to the one who could save him from death and he was heard…”(Heb. 5:7). Jesus really prayed! Think about this too: “Elijah was a man just like us. He prayed earnestly that it would not rain and it did not rain…” (James 5:17).

What then would an earnest prayer look like? It doesn’t necessarily have to be loud and long. However, when you pray, you must pray earnestly (i.e. in full seriousness, fervency, sincerity and in faith). While there’s a lot to know about prayer, we can all begin this journey by making a commitment to pray earnestly.

Therefore, pray and when you do, pray with all your heart, for  "The insistent prayer of the righteous person is powerfully effective." (James 5:16)

God bless you, feel free to comment.

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Very nicely said!! Good question!!

I don't ask God to do anything for me. Only that he give me the good grace to deal with bad times and bad people. In all of my trials it is him I turn to because voices from people, churches and even priests is shadowed by their selfish intent and need for control. God releases us from that bondage in our personal relationship to Him. In God you need not worry about judgement till the end, unlike people who judge all the way through.
In my prayers I don't listen to the outside influences. I don't ask for things to be done by my God, I ask what I can do for God while I am here. I don't know if that is prayer. I know that what I see happening around me isn't!!

Thanks for you post!! Thought provoking!!

Who can we pray to, with, turn to other than that of God!!

Jenna:

Only that he give me the good grace to deal with bad times and bad people. In all of my trials it is him I turn to because voices from people, churches and even priests is shadowed by their selfish intent and need for control. God releases us from that bondage in our personal relationship to Him.

Amen! I agree with you.

I dont ask God for anything because all things are mine. He given me all already. So whatsoever i desire , ijust thank him for it and confess they are mine. But there are times I have to make fervent prayers to intercede for others in my world. for sinners to come into light.But i dont really ask God for personal things again.

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"I dont ask God for anything because all things are mine. He given me all already. So whatsoever i desire , ijust thank him for it and confess they are mine. But there are times I have to make fervent prayers to intercede for others in my world. for sinners to come into light.But i dont really ask God for personal things again."

[color=Black][/color]I agree with this statement whole heartedly, I couldn't have said it better myself!!!! Stay blessed!