HOW TO PRAY, PART 1
Matthew 6
Most Christians understand that prayer is an important part of their relationship with God. And
most believers make an effort to pray as part of their daily routine. But not everyone understands
why we need to pray.
For one, Jesus told us many times in Scripture to pray (Luke 18:1). Second, prayer is God’s
appointed way of asking for things (James 4:2). Third, prayer is the way through which God
alleviates our worry and anxiety (Philippians 4:6-7). And lastly, prayer helps us prepare for the
return of Christ (Luke 21:34-36).
Today, let’s look at some key principles regarding prayer.
PRACTICAL PRINCIPLES
1. The objective of prayer. When we pray, we are not trying to change God’s mind so that He will
give us what we want. We are trying to conform our will to God’s. If we want to see more of our
prayers answered, we need to lock in on God’s will through studying Scripture, and then align
our will with His.
2. Contemplating His glory and awesomeness. It’s noteworthy that the first three requests in the
Lord’s Prayer are about God’s glory, not our wants. Before making any requests to God, we need
to acknowledge His greatness and glory. Of course, it’s okay to just call out for help in an
emergency!
3. What stops prayer in its tracks. Your prayers are a reflection of your life as a believer. You can’t
live a life of disobedience to God, or a life of selfishness, and expect to have an effective prayer
life. He wants you to put Him first in all things. If you are in unrepentant sin, your prayers will
go nowhere.
RELEVANT REMINDERS
It’s not always easy to remember the proper format for prayer, but here’s an easy-to-remember
acronym:
• Adoration: Worship and praise Him.
• Confession: Confess any known sin in your life that might hinder His work.
• Thanksgiving: Give Him thanks for whatever His response may be.
• Supplication: Make your requests known to God.
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