This week's devotion is entitled:
Communication is the most important part of any relationship, including the human-God relationship. Prayer is direct communication between you and God, and it can be a very powerful and emotional experience. Prayerfulness is an important part of a Christian's character and everyday life. Prayer should be something you look forward to and do often (if not continuously). This week I encourage you to memorize one or all of the verses and pray this prayer every night so that you can attain this Christian Character Trait.
"But when you pray, go away by yourself, shut the door behind you, and pray to your Father secretly. Then your Father, who knows all secrets, will reward you."
"Listen to me! You can pray for anything, and if you believe, you will have it.”
The earnest prayer of the righteous person has great and wonderful results.
When good people pray, the Lord listens.
"And whatever things you ask in prayer, believing, you will receive."
Pray continually;
Dear Heavenly Father,
Even as I pray to You right now, teach me how to pray. Teach me how to pray effectively. Help me make time each day, at least once a day, to have a quiet time with You to pray to You and listen for Your answer, Lord. Help me fill in the blanks with You and help me to pray continuously. Show me people I can pray for and situations I can pray about. Help me to block out all distractions when I'm praying so that I can focus 100% on communicating with You and feeling Your presence. In Jesus' name, Amen.
~Matthew 6:6 (NLT)
~Mark 11:24 (NLT)
~James 5:16 (NLT)
~Proverbs 15:29 (TEV)
~Matthew 21:22 (NKJV)
~1 Thessalonians 5:17 (NIV)