- Don't be afraid to bring any and all issues to Jesus.
- Pray to God for guidance.
- Believe in what you pray for.
- Remember you can pray and say sorry for all your sin.
- It maybe hard to understand at first but Father, Jesus, and Holy Spirit are one and the same but are still separate from one another.
How can we come near to God?
James is telling us that if we want to draw near to God, this is what we too need to be doing. We need to desire clean hands and a clean heart. We have to seek for purity in our lives. We must humble ourselves before God.
How do we come to God in prayer?
- Know to whom you are speaking.
- Thank him.
- Ask for God's will.
- Say what you need.
- Ask for forgiveness.
- Pray with a friend.
- Pray the Word.
- Memorize Scripture.
What are the right attitude to take when God is speaking to us?
- We should be humble.
- Be patient.
- listen attentively to his voice.
- Be obedience to his word.
- Be focus.
What should be our attitude in seeking God's will?
What should be our attitude in seeking God's will? Our attitude toward the discovery of God's will for us should be on of open-mindedness, faith, trust, eagerness, and joy. God wills only well for us, and the process of discernment can help us find the truth and live it in our lives.
How should we come to God?
- Get quiet.
- Read your bible.
- Write out your prayers in a dedicated notebook; these can be for others or yourself.
- Go for a walk and talk with God.
- Meditate on Scripture.
- Put on some worship music and immerse yourself in the melody and lyrics.
- Marvel at the world God has created.
What Jesus says about prayer?
Jesus taught, “When you pray, do not be like the hypocrites, for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and on the street corners to be seen by men … but when you pray, go into your room, close the door and pray to your father who is unseen.”
What Scripture talks about the power of prayer?
Matthew 21:22 And whatever you ask in prayer, you will receive, if you have faith.” Mark 9:29 And he said to them, “This kind cannot be driven out by anything but prayer.” Mark 11:24 Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours.Oct 9, 2012
What are the five purposes of prayer?
adoration - praising God for his greatness and admitting dependence on him. confession - owning up to sin and asking for God's mercy and forgiveness. thanksgiving - thanking God for his many blessings, eg health or children. petition - asking God for something, eg healing, courage or wisdom.