Prayer-A Beneficial Habit

What is a habit? Webster’s Dictionary defines it as a settled or regular tendency or practice, especially one that is hard to give up. All of us have a habit of some kind, be it good or bad! However, an act that we should make a habit of is prayer! Not getting on our knees or reaching out to God only when we need something, but every day! The Bible tells us to pray without ceasing, which is something we need at such a time as this! Prayer is simply a conversation with our Father, GOD!! It’s not deep, it’s not spooky, but it should be an intricate part of the relationship we have with HIM!!! How many folks do you have an intimate relationship with that you don’t talk to??? Honestly, God shouldn’t be any different…we need to thank HIM daily, praise HIM daily, and talk to HIM daily to let HIM know what’s on our hearts!

 

Sooo many have a habit of picking up their cell phones as soon as they wake up in the morning to see who called, who texted, to see what’s going on with others on social media or even in the news! But what about a quick conversation with God first…just to say thank you for waking you up!! What’s most important…The things of the world or the things of God??

 

There are no excuses that are valid when it comes to prayer! Everyone is quick to reach out to God and HIS Son Jesus when there is a desire or a need (whether it be for healing, protection, peace, money, a spouse, a Job, or whatever)! So why can’t a habit be made out of prayer daily? The Bible tells us that God can not be mocked; He knows your heart!!! Blessed is he who believes in HIM but has not seen HIM! Just as you speak to others, you can talk to God! HE prefers you being real with HIM, and not vain repetitive prayers you memorize. Outside of I Love You…do you say the same thing to your family and friends every day? God should be no different.

 

For those that feel they don’t know how to pray, keep A.C.T.S. (Adoration, Confidence, Thanksgiving, and Supplication) in mind when communicating with God! HE is sure to hear you!

 

ADORATION: Focus on God, Honor and praise HIM for who HE is in your life! (Read John 4:24)

 

CONFIDENCE: Pray confidently believing and knowing that HE will answer according to HiS will! While speaking to HIM, trust that HE will adhere to all of HIS promises, and knowing HE will forgive us of all sins, those of omission and commission! The word tells us that when we pray, if we believe…we shall receive!!! (Read 1 John 5:14-15 )

 

THANKSGIVING: This is when we thank GOD for the many blessings in our lives, and thank HIM in advance for what we believe HIM for us. (Read Psalm 100:4 )

 

SUPPLICATION: This is simply praying for our needs and the needs of others. (Read Philippians 4:6 )

 

Remember that the effective and fervent prayers of a righteous man avail much! The word also says that ever we ask in Jesus’ name will be done to glorify our Father God in Heaven! So now is the time to make a point to pray daily! “Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus!” Make prayer a lifestyle! Make God 1st priority in your life before any person, job, or tangible thing; and watch the benefits of the relationship with HIM rest, rule, and abide in your life in Jesus’ name!!

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