Dear children of God, When I think of the past, I remember how prayer was the only constant in my life, especially at some low points in my journey. It was my safe place, my security, and my therapy. I found hope in prayer.
In prayer, I expressed my emotions without fear of judgment. And I spoke to my Father about all the drama that was going on in my life at the time.
I called upon the LORD in distress: the LORD answered me, and set me in a large place.
Psalm 118:5
There are many books, seminars and programs on “how to” and “steps to” a better prayer life, yet people still ask the questions; “am I praying right”? “how should I pray”? or “what is the right way to pray”?
Some Steps to Perfect Prayer?
Prayer is not a system you can learn; it’s a conversation with God. When we pray, we share feelings, ideas, news, opinions and observations with others, and it is the same when we speak to God.
It is that simple; you talk to God the same way you would speak to another person – is it that simple? Yes, it is. There are many examples of prayers in the Bible. And we can learn from them and use their prayers as patterns for our prayer lives.
David Knew How to Pray
A great biblical example is David and how he expressed himself in some of the Psalms he composed. Sometimes he was up and sometimes down. Yet, he was always being honest before God. Why? Because he understood that God could see his heart, thoughts, and innermost being.
Thus, David was straightforward and open. He expressed his anger, sadness, depression, grief, fear, happiness and gratitude. David is an excellent example of a man who had open conversations with God.
Find Hope in Prayer
For example, in Psalm 43:2, David feels hopeless: “For thou art, the God of my strength: why dost thou cast me off? why go I mourning because of the oppression of the enemy”. And in Psalm 22:19, “But be not thou far from me, O LORD: O my strength, haste thee to help me. “
So, friends, pour your hearts before Him in honest and open prayer. He will hear you and answer you in due time.
There is hope in prayer because there is hope in Him.
Be encouraged to seek Him at all times!
Grace and peace
Mareli
