Hajja Salesjana

Prayer, we see examples of how He prays to the Father. This gives us a window into the heart of God and how we can communicate with Him in our own lives. Pray then like this: “Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name. Your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil." (Matthew 6:9-13) Heed Jesus' warning to pray humbly and honestly before the Lord. Before telling the disciples how to pray, He said, “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 others. Truly I tell you, they have received their reward in full.” (Matthew 6:5) 3. Pray Constantly "Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.” (1 Thessalonians 5:16-18) This admonition to the Thessalonians was Paul's way of communicating the importance of daily dependence on the Lord. Many of us only turn to the Lord when we are worried or in trouble. Sometimes we pray out of habit before meals. Other times we pray corporately at church or in small groups. But to leave it there would be a mistake. We need a daily communion with God, and the only way that will happen is if we understand the importance of prayer and act on it. Whether you pray on a regular basis or you’re struggling to keep Christ at the center of your life, we can all benefit from a more vibrant prayer life. To get you going on the right track, there is no greater modern book on prayer than Paul Miller’s A Praying Life: Connecting with God in a Distracting World. You can also get inspired to pray by watching the powerful Kendrick brothers' movie War Room. Or, simply take this moment to utter a prayer of thanks for all that God has done for you yesterday, today and forevermore. And then continue this prayer of thanksgiving as often as it comes to mind. Let's not hesitate. Let's stop putting it off till later. Let's pray. Photo by Artem Kovalev - www.unsplash.com Photo by Jeremy Perkins on Unsplash.com 25 April - Ġunju 2023 hajja