Why pray (2)

• ·         Jesus prayed. The garden of Gethsemane is one example. How much more should we pray.

• ·         He taught the disciples how to pray “Our Father….”

• ·         A safe and well-loved place to be is in the presence of God. Prayer takes us to that place.

• ·         There is great intimacy in prayer: God sees us, He ‘gets’ us and He loves us still!

• ·         It’s good to talk to our heavenly Father about ANYTHING and EVERYTHING.

• ·         God reveals things to us through prayer.

• ·         We get wisdom, strength and understanding through prayer.

• ·         Prayer helps us stand in the gap on behalf of someone else/people groups and on behalf of our nation/nations.

• ·         Prayer helps us grow.

• ·         Corporate prayer strengthens our relationships and friendships as we pray with one heart, one mind and one purpose.

• ·         Prayer brings unity.

• ·         Prayer turns this around – It not only changes things but prayer changes us. 

By Molly Manhanga