{"id":1609,"date":"2020-05-01T10:56:01","date_gmt":"2020-05-01T10:56:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newlifecommunity.church\/?p=1609"},"modified":"2020-05-01T11:22:36","modified_gmt":"2020-05-01T11:22:36","slug":"prayer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newlifecommunity.church\/es\/prayer\/","title":{"rendered":"Prayer is Communicating with God"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Communicating With God<\/p>\r\n\t

\u201cRelying on God has to begin all over again every day as if nothing had yet been done.\u201d – C.S. Lewis<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\r\n

Prayer is essential to growing in your faith and deepening your relationship with Christ. Put simply, prayer is communicating with God as you would with a friend. God doesn’t require us to come to Him with large words or fancy language. He longs to hear what our heart desires, our worries and what we\u2019re thankful for.<\/p>\r\n

Prayer satisfies our deepest spiritual desires and longings. A great example of this is in Psalm 63:1:<\/p>\r\n

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\u201cYou, God, are my God, earnestly I seek you; I thirst for you,my whole being longs for you, in a dry and parched land where there is no water.\u201d<\/p>\r\n<\/blockquote>\r\n

Can you relate to this? Often, God can teach and speak to us through prayer, allowing us to receive guidance and direction in difficult or confusing situations. Prayer allows for the Holy Spirit to intercede in ways that we could never accomplish ourselves.<\/p>\r\n

While you can pray alone praying with others is also encouraged. As we mentioned earlier, Fellowship is also an important part of your Christian walk. Prayer can be a great way to grow together with your community. As Matthew 18:19-20 says:<\/p>\r\n

\u201cAgain, truly I tell you that if two of you on earth agree about anything they ask for, it will be done for them by my Father in heaven. For where two or three gather in my name, there am I with them\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\r\n

However, though you\u2019re never separated from God, there are a few things that can make prayer difficult. If you are living in sin, you may find it difficult to come to God in prayer. Often, people who pray can be discouraged by lack of faith or selfish motives. If you feel that there\u2019s a hindrance in your prayer life, ask God to reveal it to you. He will and you will feel<\/p>\r\n

Prayer can take place anywhere and any time of day. Though, some people find the most intimate moments of prayer are found during their quiet time.<\/p>\r\n

Here are some ideas you can try to incorporate into your quiet time when it comes to prayer<\/p>\r\n

1. Start A Prayer Journal<\/h4>\r\n

Some people find it easiest to express themselves by writing down their prayer list or simply their prayers. Not only can it help you stay focused but it’s a great way to look back and see how the Lord works through prayer.<\/p>\r\n

2. Pray For Your Spouse & Your Family<\/h4>\r\n

While the Holy Spirit will certainly lay certain people on our hearts to pray for, we may often forget to pray for those who are closest to us. Praying for your spouse and family is one of the most important things you can do.<\/p>\r\n

For those who are married, praying for your spouse can help to strengthen each other. A great example can be found in Ecclesiastes 4:12,<\/p>\r\n

\u201cThough one may be overpowered, two can defend themselves. A cord of three strands is not quickly broken.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\r\n

3. Pray Over Bible Verses<\/strong><\/p>\r\n

If you\u2019re praying and don\u2019t know where to start, it can be helpful to look at specific verses in the Bible. Here are a few examples:<\/p>\r\n