Prayer at its Best by: Julie Clinton, M.A. @ Extraordinary Women
"The earnest prayer of a righteous person has great power and wonderful results." James 5:16 NLT
Too often our prayers turn into pleaful monologues. We present nothing more than our requests to Him… our worries and concerns about life… and maybe a thanks every once in a while. But intimacy is about seeing into another person, and you can only see into somebody else by listening to what he or she has to say—a two-way conversation of give-and-take, talking and listening. Prayer at its best is an intimate conversation between you and God.
When we really listen, we’re better able to hear God speaking to us by His Spirit, through the Bible, through friends, through circumstances, or through a gentle “knowing” that settles in our hearts. When He responds, we know His words will draw us closer to Him because whatever He asks of us is a reflection of His character. When we do more of what He wants, we become more like Him.
Slowing down to pray is difficult in our time-starved society, but we must do it. Getting alone and being still before God in prayer reinforces our dependence on Him and increase our intimacy with Him.
Pray specifically. Then, listen. God will respond.
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