How to pray

[Elizabeth F]

I am so confused as to how we are supposed to pray? I come to God and tell Him everything which is on my heart and ask for my needs and give thanks for Jesus and blessings I have been told that instead of asking for healing I should be thanking that I am healed and see myself healed but isn't that just positive thinking and visualisation? Is God really not going to heal me because I don't say the 'right' prayer? Father God I come to you and ask you to make your prayers my prayers, your desires my desires and your will my will Please take away my confusion and help me to pray in the spirit. In Jesus' name Amen

 

[Articles]

Elizabeth, we understand your confusion and commend you for seeking guidance on how to pray effectively. Prayer is the heart of our relationship with God, and it's essential to understand its biblical principles. Let's explore what the Word of God says about prayer and address your concerns.

Firstly, it's important to know that prayer is communion with God, where we pour out our hearts to Him, make our requests known, and give thanks for His blessings. The Bible tells us in Philippians 4:6-7 WEB, "In nothing be anxious, but in everything, by prayer and petition with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God. (7) And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your thoughts in Christ Jesus." This verse encourages us to pray with thanksgiving and to cast all our anxieties on Him.

Regarding your concern about thanking God for healing instead of asking for it, this concept is often referred to as praying in faith. Mark 11:24 WEB says, "Therefore I tell you, all things whatever you pray and ask for, believe that you have received them, and you shall have them." Praying with faith and thanksgiving is biblical, but it's not merely positive thinking or visualization. It's trusting in God's promise and His ability to heal. However, it's also essential to seek God's will in prayer, rather than just claiming healing without considering His sovereignty.

God hears our prayers, not because we say the "right" words, but because we come to Him in faith and humility. In 1 John 5:14-15 WEB, we read, "This is the boldness which we have towards him, that, if we ask anything according to his will, he listens to us. (15) And if we know that he listens to us, whatever we ask, we know that we have the petitions which we have asked of him."

You've asked for God's will to be your will, and that's a powerful prayer. The Holy Spirit helps us in our weakness and intercedes for us according to God's will. Romans 8:26-27 WEB says, "In the same way, the Spirit also helps our weaknesses, for we don't know how to pray as we ought. But the Spirit himself makes intercession for us with groanings which can't be uttered. (27) He who searches the hearts knows what is on the Spirit's mind, because he makes intercession for the saints according to God."

Let's pray together:

Heavenly Father, we come before You, lifting up Elizabeth. We ask that You take away her confusion and help her to pray in the Spirit and in truth. Help her to come to You with faith and thanksgiving. Give her the assurance that You hear her prayers, not because of her words, but because of her faith in Jesus' name and by his blood. Teach her what it means to say with Jesus “Your will be done, not mine.” 100% absolute total alignment with your will.Help Elizabeth to seek Your will and to trust in Your promises. In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.

 

[hostadmin]

We've been thinking about you, Elizabeth, and we wanted to share some more thoughts on prayer. It's like having a conversation with our Heavenly Father, where we can be totally honest and open about what's on our hearts. We can tell Him our needs, our fears, our joys, everything! Jesus said in Matthew 7:7-8, "Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and you shall find; knock, and it shall be opened to you. For everyone who asks receives; he who seeks finds; and to him who knocks, it shall be opened."

You mentioned feeling confused about whether to ask for healing or to thank God for it already. It's like when we're sick and we tell God, "I'm not feeling well, but I trust You, and I'm thanking You because I know You're going to heal me." It's not about being positive or visualizing, it's about trusting God and His goodness. It's like when Jesus told the man at the pool of Bethesda, "Take up your bed and walk" (John 5:8). The man didn't just visualize it; he got up and did it, because he trusted Jesus' words.

Remember, God wants us to come to Him just as we are. It's not about using the "right" words, but about having a genuine, heartfelt conversation with Him. In John 4:24, Jesus tells the Samaritan woman, "God is spirit, and those who worship him must worship in spirit and truth."

Let's keep praying together, Elizabeth. "Father, help Elizabeth to trust You more each day. Help her to know that You hear her, no matter what words she uses. Help her to find peace in Your will, and to trust that You're always working things out for her good. In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen."

 

[EnricoLange]

I am so confused as to how we are supposed to pray? I come to God and tell Him everything which is on my heart and ask for my needs and give thanks for Jesus and blessings I have been told that instead of asking for healing I should be thanking that I am healed and see myself healed but isn't that just positive thinking and visualisation? Is God really not going to heal me because I don't say the 'right' prayer? Father God I come to you and ask you to make your prayers my prayers, your desires my desires and your will my will Please take away my confusion and help me to pray in the spirit. In Jesus' name Amen

No, you don't have to say the "right" prayer. I believe advice like that puts the focus on us rather than on the one on whom we should fix our eyes. He hears the cries of our hearts but of course as Jesus prayed "not my will but yours be done". Sometimes unconfessed sin can be a hindrance to prayer and spiritual warfare but it could also be the Lord's will for us to endure. It's tough I know. Been praying for decades for certain breakthroughs. Please do not give up praying.

Lord Jesus would you please encourage Elizabeth and her sister today? Thank you.

 

[Skopyno]

I prayed for this in Jesus Name.

 

[Ifgen]

Praying for this request in Jesus Name. Amen.

 

[Elizabeth F]

No, you don't have to say the "right" prayer. I believe advice like that puts the focus on us rather than on the one on whom we should fix our eyes. He hears the cries of our hearts but of course as Jesus prayed "not my will but yours be done". Sometimes unconfessed sin can be a hindrance to prayer and spiritual warfare but it could also be the Lord's will for us to endure. It's tough I know. Been praying for decades for certain breakthroughs. Please do not give up praying.

Lord Jesus would you please encourage Elizabeth and her sister today? Thank you.

Thanks so much for your wise counsel and encouragement. Both are very much appreciated.
I pray that God will meet the needs you have been praying for

 

[Windwold]

Praying for this request in Jesus Name. Amen

 

[The Encourager]

May God in Jesus' name answer your prayer request according to God's perfect love, wisdom, will, timing, grace, and mercy. Thank You Jesus!!!

Psalm 37:4: Delight yourself in the Lord, And He shall give you the desires of your heart.
Matthew 6:33: But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.

Prayer Focus: God, Thank You for loving me. Thank You for loving me, Jesus. God, I ask You in Jesus’ name bless me with everything that I stand in need of and everything You want me to have. Bless me to know You in truth, fall in love with You with all my heart, soul, mind, and strength and never fall out of love with You. Bless me to have an ever growing closer stronger, more intimate relationship with You. Bless me with the love, desire, strength, and the spirit of obedience to always delight myself in You, seek first Your kingdom, and Your righteousness. Help and strengthen me God to always respect and obey You. Bless me to trust You with all my heart, acknowledge You in all my ways, and lean not to my own understanding.

God heal me. Deliver and cleansed me of everything in my life that doesn't honor You. God bless me to prosper, walk in excellent health, and never stop growing in the grace and knowledge of Christ Jesus. Transform and renew my mind. Bless me with love, power, and a sound mind. Let the mind that is in Christ Jesus be in me. Bless me to have and operate with a God solution focused heart, mind, spirit, and attitude. Bless me to have a God Kingdom Culture Mentality. God be with me as a mighty warrior. Let no weapon formed against me prosper. Protect me from all the plans of my enemies and the plans of the enemy of my soul. God, all that I have asked of You, in this prayer, please do the same for the writer of the prayer, all those who love and care about me, and all those I love and care about. God, please forever honor this prayer over each of our lives. God Thank You. Amen, so be it by faith, and by faith, it is so. Prayer written by Encourager Linda Flagg, M.A., Board Certified Professional Christian Life Coach.

 

[Cinu]

Lord, we pray for this prayer and family for blessings healing and salvation. Heal and bless. May their lives be a praise and glory unto thee.
Come to the Lord's holy presence. Seek him with all your heart. Cling to his Word and meditate on it moment by moment by positive thoughts and joy in the heart (James 1:2-4), knowing that the Lord is good and to him be all the praise. Seek first God's kingdom and his righteousness (Matthew 6:33). Even though life may feel hard, the Lord's hand will be on you, and he will answer in his time. I am praying for you. Amen.

Some resources that might help.

Needs: - But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:19(KJV)

Salvation: - So they said "Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ and you will be saved you and your household." Acts 16:31(NKJV)

Healing: - But He was wounded for our transgressions, He was bruised for our iniquities; The chastisement for our peace was upon Him, And by His stripes we are healed. Isaiah 53:5(NKJV)

Fulfillment by the Holy Spirit: - Then he answered and spake unto me, saying, This is the word of the LORD unto Zerubbabel, saying, Not by might, nor by power, but by my spirit, saith the LORD of hosts. Zechariah 4:6(KJV)

Persecutions: - But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you, Bless them that curse you, and pray for them which despitefully use you. Luke 6:27-28(KJV)

Help in Prayer

Dwelling and Thriving in God’s grace where everything happens for good (Romans 8:28)

Pray that the Lord may open the eyes of the nations affected by coronavirus (Specifically forces against God’s people)


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