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It is important for
me to remember that prayer is a privilege; it is a source of comfort
and joy yet also something that brings responsibilities. I must
therefore think carefully about what I say. |
Eccles 5:1-2 |
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I must pray in
private on a regular basis (for what child does not want to talk to
its Father) with brevity and simplicity. |
Matt 6:6-7; Rom 12:12; Eph 6:18;
1Thess 5:17; Heb 4:16 |
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I am grateful to God
for His love and mercy and so in my prayers will offer thanksgiving
to Him. |
Eph 5:20; Col 4:2; Phil 4:6; Heb
13:15 |
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I know that by
myself it impossible to overcome sin, therefore I will pray for
strength to resist temptation. |
Mark 14:38 |
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There is only one
Gospel and one hope of salvation I will thus pray for the gospel to
be preached that more people may give glory to God. |
Matt 9:38 |
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In my prayers I will
remember others and pray for my brethren and sisters. |
James 5:16; 1John 5:16. |
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I must even pray for
my enemies. |
Matt 5:44 |
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I know that God does
listen to prayer and will answer my prayers in His own good time. |
Psa 6:9; Psa 26:6; Pas 65:2;
Matt 21:22 |
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Whenever I am happy,
sad, in need of forgiveness and whatever the circumstances of my
life, my first thought will be to turn to God in prayer. |
Isa 55:6-7; Jas 5:13,
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One form of prayer
is the singing of praise in the form of psalms and other hymns to
God, therefore I will sing and make music in my heart to God. |
Eph 5:20 |