The earth is little,truth be told, to Jehovah, "the Maker of paradise and earth," the world resemble a modest drop of water
Isaiah 40:15
Surely the nations are like a drop in a bucket; they are regarded as dust on the scales; he weighs the islands as though they were fine dust
Yet, the Bible says:
"The Lord is near to all who call on him,
to all who call on him in truth.
|He fulfills the desires of those who fear him;
he hears their cry and saves them.
Psalm 145:18,19
Just consider what that implies! The Creator is close to us and will hear if we "approach him in truth." What a benefit we need to approach God in prayer!
If we need Jehovah to listen to our prayers, in any case, we should implore him in the way that he favors. How might we do this unless we comprehend what the Bible instructs about prayers? It is key for us to recognize what the Scriptures say regarding this matter, for prayer causes us to move nearer to Jehovah.
One essential motivation behind why we should pray Jehovah is that he welcomes us to do as such. His Word supports us:
"Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. 7 And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus."
Philippians 4:6,7
Surely we would not have any desire to overlook such a kind arrangement made for us by the Supreme Ruler of the universe!
Another motivation to pray,is that routinely imploring Jehovah is an approach to reinforce our association with him. Genuine companions don't convey just when they require something. Or maybe, great companions are occupied with each other, and their fellowship ends up more grounded as they unreservedly express their musings, concerns, and sentiments. In a few regards, the circumstance is comparable with regards to our association with Jehovah God. With studying and praying you have adapted much about what the Bible educates in regards to Jehovah, his identity, and his motivations. You have come to know him as a genuine Person. Prayer gives you the chance to express your thoughts and deepest sentiments to your heavenly Father. As you do, you move nearer to Jehovah.
James 4:8
"Draw near to God and He will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners; and purify your hearts, you double-minded"
Does Jehovah listen to all prayers? Consider what he told insubordinate Israelites in the times of the prophet Isaiah:
"When you spread out your hands in prayer,
I hide my eyes from you;
even when you offer many prayers,
I am not listening.
Your hands are full of blood!."
Isaiah 1:15
So certain activities can cause God not to listen to our supplications. For our prayers to be positively heard by God, in this way, we should meet some essential necessities.
An essential necessity is that we practice confidence.
Mark 11:24
The missionary Paul stated:
Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours.
"And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him."
Hebrews 11:6
Having genuine confidence is more than only realizing that God exists and that he hears and answers prayers. Confidence is demonstrated by our activities. We should give clear confirmation that we have confidence by the way we experience each day.—
James 2:26
As the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without deeds is dead.
Jehovah likewise requires that the individuals who approach him in petition do as such with lowliness and earnestness. Do we not have motivation to be modest when addressing Jehovah? At the point when individuals have the chance to address a lord or a president, they as a rule do as such deferentially, recognizing the ruler's high position. The amount all the more so should we be conscious when moving toward Jehovah!
psalm 138:6
Though the Lord is exalted, he looks kindly on the lowly;
though lofty, he sees them from afar.
After all, he is "God Almighty." When we implore God, the way in which we approach him should demonstrate that we submissively perceive our situation before him. Such quietude will likewise move us to supplicate from our heart in truthfulness, keeping away from standard, redundant prayers.—(Matthew 6:7,8).
Another necessity for being heard by God is that we demonstration in harmony with our prayers. Jehovah anticipates that us will do all that is inside our energy to work at what we petition God for. For instance, if we ask, "Give us today our daily bread." we should buckle down at whatever accessible activity we can perform.
2 Thessalonians 3:10
For even when we were with you, we gave you this rule: “The one who is unwilling to work shall not eat.”
If we pray God for help in conquering a carnal shortcoming, we should be mindful so as to maintain a strategic distance from conditions and circumstances that could lead us into enticement. (Colossians 3:5) notwithstanding these essential prerequisites, there are inquiries regarding supplication that we need replied.
To whom would it be advisable for us to ask?
"This, then, is how you should pray:
“‘Our Father in heaven,
hallowed be your name,
Matthew 6:9
Our prayers, at that point, must be coordinated just to Jehovah God. In any case, Jehovah requires that we recognize the situation of his exclusive generated Son, Jesus Christ. As we learned in Chapter 5, Jesus was sent to the earth to fill in as a payment to reclaim us from wrongdoing and death.
Romans 5:12
Therefore, just as sin entered the world through one man, and death through sin, and in this way death came to all people, because all sinned—
He is the named High Priest and Judge.(John 5:22,Hebrews 6:20) Hence, the Scriptures guide us to offer our petitions through Jesus. He himself stated:
"I am the way and reality and the life. Nobody goes to the Father aside from through me."
John 14:6
For our prayers to be heard, we should pray just to Jehovah through his Son.
The Bible does not put any utmost on to what extent private or open petitions ought to be. They may run from a short prayer before a feast to a long private prayer in which we spill out our heart to Jehovah.
1 Samuel 1:12-15
As she kept on praying to the Lord, Eli observed her mouth.
13 Hannah was praying in her heart, and her lips were moving but her voice was not heard. Eli thought she was drunk
14 and said to her, “How long are you going to stay drunk? Put away your wine.”
15 “Not so, my lord,” Hannah replied, “I am a woman who is deeply troubled. I have not been drinking wine or beer; I was pouring out my soul to the Lord
However, Jesus censured pretentious people who made long, ostentatious prayers previously about others.
Luke 20:46, 47
Beware of the teachers of the law. They like to walk around in flowing robes and love to be greeted with respect in the marketplaces and have the most important seats in the synagogues and the places of honor at banquets.
47 They devour widows’ houses and for a show make lengthy prayers. These men will be punished most severely.”
Such prayers don't inspire Jehovah. What is imperative is that we ask from our heart. Consequently, the length of adequate petitions may differ as per needs and conditions.
The Bible urges us to "ask persistently," to "continue on in petition," and to "pray continually."
Matthew 26:41
“Watch and pray so that you will not fall into temptation. The spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak.”
Romans 12:12
Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer.
1 Thessalonians 5:17
pray continually
The Bible is asking us to implore routinely, persistently expressing gratitude toward Jehovah for his decency to us and seeking him for direction, solace, and quality. Is it not soothing to realize that Jehovah puts no restriction on to what extent or how regularly we can converse with him in prayer? In the event that we really value the benefit of prayer, we will discover numerous chances to go to our glorious Father.
For what reason would it be advisable for us to state "So be it" toward the finish of a prayer? "Amen" signifies "doubtlessly," or "so be it." Scriptural illustrations demonstrate that it is fitting to state "So be it" at the end of individual and open prayers.
1 Chronicles 16:36
Blessed be the Lord God of Israel
From everlasting to everlasting!
And all the people said, “Amen!” and praised the Lord
By saying "So be it" toward the finish of our own prayers, we certify that our looks were made with genuineness. When we say "Amen"—either noiselessly or so anyone can hear—at the finish of somebody's open petition, we demonstrate that we are in concurrence with the musings that were expressed.—
1 Corinthians 14:16
Otherwise when you are praising God in the Spirit, how can someone else, who is now put in the position of an inquirer, say “Amen” to your thanksgiving, since they do not know what you are saying?
How appreciative we can be that the Creator of this huge universe is near all who approach him appropriately in prayers!
psalm 145:18
The Lord is near to all who call on him,
to all who call on him in truth
May we take full favorable position of the valuable benefit of prayers. In the event that we do, we will have the happy prospect of attracting nearer and nearer to Jehovah, the Hearer of prayer.
