Prayer. It\u2019s our opportunity to communicate with the living God. Whether this communication is done by speaking, listening, writing, drawing, focusing on Holy Scripture or just being open to the Lord\u2019s presence, it\u2019s a gift that can be done at any time or any place. God\u2019s Word tells us that Jesus frequently went off to a quiet place to pray. When the disciples asked Jesus about prayer, he taught them the foundation of the Lord\u2019s Prayer. Even Martin Luther taught his own barber, Peter, a simple way to pray.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Whether done individually or corporately, prayer is our access to the Triune God.Christ himself compels us to pray for all our needs, with the assurance of our intercessions being heard and responded to. Even when we don\u2019t know how to pray, Scripture tells us that the Holy Spirit will intercede on our behalf as our prayers rise as incense before the Almighty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Simply, we\u2019re called to pray for everything! Pray first, and always! We\u2019re called to pray for our enemies and those who are sick. We\u2019re called to pray for our governmental leaders and the spreading of the Gospel. We\u2019re called to pray for the casting out To download a free Bible study resource, please visit: <\/p>\n\n\n\n
of demons and for God\u2019s will to be done. We\u2019re called to pray for boldness through God\u2019s Spirit and for faith. We\u2019re called to pray for strength and protection, and tobe thankful for all of God\u2019s blessings in our lives. And, according to God\u2019s Word, we are called to pray for the central aspect of ministry in Christ\u2019s Church, and that is MISSION<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n