At all times, pray by the power of the Spirit. Pray all kinds of prayers. Be watchful, so that you can pray. Always keep on praying for all the Lord’s people.
- Ephesians 6:18 (NIRV)
I heard somewhere that people don’t pray because they don’t know how to pray.
While I find that odd, it is a real thing for people.
Let’s look at the Message translation of this verse:Be prepared. You’re up against far more than you can handle on your own. Take all the help you can get, every weapon God has issued, so that when it’s all over but the shouting you’ll still be on your feet. Truth, righteousness, peace, faith, and salvation are more than words. Learn how to apply them. You’ll need them throughout your life. God’s Word is an indispensable weapon. In the same way, prayer is essential in this ongoing warfare. Pray hard and long. Pray for your brothers and sisters. Keep your eyes open. Keep each other’s spirits up so that no one falls behind or drops out.
This translation tells us that we need prayer!
Prayer is a conversation with a friend, and that friend is God.
We need to pray often, because sometimes our prayers are the lifeline thrown out to someone who is drowning in fear.
We don’t need a formal process to take things to God in prayer.
We don’t have to stand in line or wait on hold.
It is as easy as saying, “Hey God, I need you.”
Doesn’t that kind of want to make you have a conversation with God right now?
How can I pray for you?
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