Even, during lockdown when
overwhelming situations keeps us tensed, and the pressure inflates to the
maximum only one thing that, is prayer can give you a sound mind and body.
Before lockdown, everyone were busy,
with no time. Now, ample and ample of
time to read the word of God, spend time with family, pray with the family, (in
Matt 18:20, "Jesus
said where 2or 3 are gathered together in my name, there am I the midst of them" Seek His face. It's
rather very important to pray nowadays. It
is not, necessary to pray in the four walls. During this time of lockdown you
cannot go to a place of worship, but God tells us in 1 Cor 3:16 " Know ye not that ye are the temple of God, and
that the Spirit of God dwelleth in you?"
Prayer can be done anywhere, any time, any place, the word of God
tells us that, even 'Jesus,' prayed at the mountainside, in Gethsemane, in the
desert, in houses, everywhere so we too; can pray wherever the Holy Spirit
leads us.
Prayer can be long ,short, joyful, sorrowful etc. God, does not
look to the geometry, of prayer as to how long they are nor to the arithmetic as
to count how many times it said , nor does he sees it sweetness, nor the
vocabulary, but; the sincerity of the heart when it's said it should be
from depths of the heart and always with faith, and hope to receive, the
answer one day. As, written in Rom 12:12
"Rejoicing in hope; patient in tribulation; continuing
instant in prayer;" keep on praying with confidence as He hears our
prayer.
'Jesus' told, us to pray always, and not give up. In Lk 18:1-5, When 'Jesus' told, a parable
of widow how she kept on coming to the judge of the town with her plea
persistently, till she was answered. It's true, that some answers are delayed,
some don't have answers, some with immediate answers. All, according to His
will. So keep praying ..Do your job, and then leave the rest to Him...
We teach the kids, 5 finger rule in prayer; for your near and dear ones, for your
teachers, doctors all who guide us, those who govern, leaders, of our country
and church, those who are sick, needy, poor, and weak. Lastly for yourself. But;
when you grow up the pattern changes; praise God for who He is, Heb 4:15" For
we have not an high priest which cannot be touched with the feeling of our
infirmities; but was in all points tempted like as we are, yet
without sin." So; this is the way to pray, thank Him for what has done
for you and family, intercession pray for the salvation of your loved ones and
friends, confess your sins, and repent from your sins, and weakness, then ask
God for your daily needs.
Jesus showed a model of prayer to His disciples in Matt 6: 9-13 He
told not to keep on babbling with words, and do same repetition. Prayer is talking
or communicating with God as, a child talks to his father same way talk
to your Heavenly Father, and have a close relationship with Him.
Payer has the power to change your situation. As, we read in 2 Chr
7:14 "If my people which are called
by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from
their wicked ways; then will I hear
from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land.". He will change you
situation.
Our
main goal is to pray for the people around to live a life with peace, love and
joy. Pray to be close to God and have an intimate relationship with Him. If
this article has been a blessing to you, share with others so as to become
prayer warriors. God bless you.
Thanks
Ann
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