#when to pray

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Let's Talk About Prayer!

Ok, so I know that this post may be a bit overdue since I have gotten many questions about prayer and how to do it, BUT it is not too late so let's get to it!

Why Pray?

There are many reasons as to why praying is important! One important reason is that praying connects us with God!

Philippians 4:6-7

"6 do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication 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 minds in Christ Jesus."

Here is a link to a website that lists reasons as to why we should pray AND provides scriptures to back up each of those reasons!!

https://www.focusonthefamily.com/faith/faith-in-life/prayer/prayer-has-its-reasons

How To Pray?

So, how to pray. I personally see prayer as a time where I talk to God like I would talk to a best friend. I tell God things such as how my day is/was, how I'm feeling, etc. I don't hold back from telling God what is on my mind because He already knows what's on my heart, so why hold back? Also, talking to God about what's on my mind helps me a bunch! It helps me feel much less weighed down by whatever burdens me.

I think that some people, or even a lot of people, complicate prayer and make it seem like it has to be done a certain way and certain things have to be said in a specific way and that's not the case! I consider prayer as a time to simply talk to God and listen to Him!

So, try talking to God like you would RESPECTFULLY talk to a best friend. Just talk to Him. You don't have to be pressured to talk a certain way or sound a certain way. God loves you! He isn't going to ignore you because you aren't praying in a certain format! I am sure that He loves hearing from us!

We can talk to God about anything. Literally anything!! We don't have to "hide" things from God or feel uncomfortable talking to God about certain things. Like I mentioned before, God already knows about everything we think so why not just go ahead and verbalize our thoughts to Him to clear our minds and get things off of our chests (side note: but keep in mind to be respectful to God!!)?

When and where can I Pray?

We don't always have to pray at 5:00 in the morning on our knees with our eyes closed while behind closed doors. We can literally pray in the car, in the shower, in class, while laying in bed, while walking around the grocery store. We can pray at anytime and anywhere! It's not like cell service, where the connection gets bad in certain places possibly at certain times! (side note: I'm talking about here on earth, if one is in hell...prayer ain't gonna work out...).

I will mention, though, that finding a quiet and distraction free or distraction limited place to pray everyday, even for just five minutes a day, is important because in that space, one can stay much more focused on God. I am not saying that one ALWAYS have to pray in that space, but praying there when possible would most likely be more beneficial because it presents the opportunity to stay focused on God and not be so distracted for a certain amount of time.

I personally think that it is harder to stay really focused on God in the car, or at the store, or in class, etc, because of all the distractions. So finding a quiet space to really spend one on one quality time with God is recommended!

What Hinders Prayer?

Ten hindrances to prayer (according to BibleTruths.Org) are:

A lack of love.

Pride and selfishness

Unbelief and doubt (absence of faith)

Disobedience

Family discord and strife

Unforgiveness

Lack of reconciliation

Unconfessed sins

Religion and idolatry

Being out of line with God's will

Source: https://www.bibletruths.org/10-ways-prayers-hindered/

*click the link above to learn more about each of the hindrances mentioned!

Conclusion

Wow! Done already! Well, it was actually pretty nice to write this post today! I believe that The Lord helped me with it so I can't take the credit! I pray and hope that this post helps whoever reads it! God loves you so much.

I would love to pray for you reading this.

"Lord, thank You for helping your precious children better understand prayer. Thank You for guiding them and leading them and ministering to them right now Lord. I pray that they continue to seek You and love You in all that they do and that they never stop talking to You and listening to You. Also, Thank You for allowing this post help others. I love You Lord and I thank You! In Jesus name I pray, Amen!"

God Bless you!!!!!

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WHEN TO PRAY 🤍🙏

When you wake up

Before you eat

In the middle of the day

Before sleeping

Amen.

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5 Verses to Enhance Your Prayer Life

5 Verses to Enhance Your Prayer Life

Is your prayer life feeling flat and routine? Most days mine feels non-existent and with Pray being my word of the year, I’m trying to navigate ways to enhance it. Maybe you need the same encouragement? (more…)

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What Time is the Right Time to Pray?

There are over 200 prayers by many folks about many things scattered throughout the Bible. We have examples of how to pray and to whom. 

But more prayers are credited to David than any other person in the Bible. He was the shepherd boy who killed Goliath and also a king, chosen by God. His prayers are heartfelt conversations with the God that David served and loved.

King David was “a man after God’s own heart.” This was not because he was perfect or his prayers better than others. David lusted, committed adultery, arranged a murder and had a child out of wedlock. He pleased God’s heart, however, because he was consistently in touch with and seeking God—through prayer.

So, when should we pray?

David didn’t have a schedule. He prayed in the morning (Ps 5:3), in the evening (Ps 4:4,8) —whenever he was angry, joyful or his heart needed comfort. (Ps 5:1-2)

We can have a prayer life like David’s. Each morning, praise our Creator for the blessings He has given us, including a new day. Listen quietly inviting God to make our prayer time a conversation. Present each request for the moment—and throughout the day. (Phil 4:6)

At night, thank Him for being present through each circumstance and for allowing us to speak directly to Him. “Then, the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard our hearts and minds in Christ Jesus. “(Phil 4:7)

Prayer isn’t ruled by the clock but by our desire to connect with God.

Reflect:

When you pray in the morning, how does this change your circumstances throughout the day?

When you pray in the evening, how could this prepare you for the morning?

How has prayer changed you?

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When we kneel in family prayer, our children at our side and on their knees are learning habits that will stay with them all through their lives...If we do not take time for prayers, what we are actually saying to our children is, ‘Well, it isn’t very important, anyway. We won’t worry about it. …’ Unless planned for, [prayer] never seems to be convenient. On the other hand, what a joyous thing it is to establish such customs and habits in the home that when parents visit their children in the latter’s homes after they are married they just naturally kneel with them in the usual, established manner of prayer!

President Spencer W. Kimball

The Miracle of Forgiveness, Salt Lake City: Bookcraft, 1969, p. 253.