Prayer often starts where we are, but the heart and attitude of your prayer life should aim to join God where He is, even if you lack understanding. By being obedient and faithful to what God is doing, you can arrive at a place where you are always ready to point others to who He is.
Read MoreAn important aspect of prayer is waiting on the Lord’s answer, a challenging task for the instant-gratification mentality so common in society. There’s more to it than just waiting— make sure you are also watching! Anticipate God’s response in your life by being alert and on the lookout for signs of His answer.
Read MoreThe next time you pray, consider the following: Who is the God you pray to? Think deeply over who God is and His plan for you you, and let God’s character influence your prayer life. Continue to pray for needs and requests as commanded in Scripture, but also expand your prayer by praying to God’s character in order to align your life with God and make Him Lord of who you are.
Read MoreWhen we face needs and difficulties and go to the Lord in prayer over our concerns, we should stop and look to God. Don’t miss God’s answer! When God answers our prayers, He answers according to His will and according to what is best for our lives. We can learn from God through our struggles by trusting His plan for us, which is bigger than our own understanding.
Read MoreOften we find ourselves treating prayer as a list of wants and needs, or perhaps we get frustrated by the injustice we seen in the world seemingly go unchecked. Practice techniques to train yourself to listen for God’s answer by aligning yourself with Him, molding yourself with His image, and drawing closer to His will.
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