We are always told to pray at all times but have we ever considered why prayer is important? What is the point of praying every time in our Christian walk? Prayer is not an act we do on an occasional basis like when we go to church, we are in a camp meeting or when we desire something from God. We do not pray simply because we want to tick the box from our to-do list. Prayer is our lifestyle as believers.
Prayer should never be left to chance; it should not be a last-minute thing that comes to our minds. At every point in the life of Jesus while He was on earth He prayed because He knew the importance of it in fulfilling His purpose on earth.
He prayed earnestly before His crucifixion because He knew the prayers would strengthen Him for what was ahead.
See Matthew 26: 39 (NKJV) below:
“He went a little farther and fell on His face, and prayed, saying, “O My Father, if it is possible, let this cup pass from Me; nevertheless, not as I will, but as You will.”
Praying should not just be perceived as a casual activity done just in order to fulfil all righteousness, we should look forward to praying every day. It should not be a duty but a delight. Prayer is crucial in the life of a believer so therefore it should be a priority over every other thing.
Maybe you are thinking of how to start praying. You can start praying by taking little steps to build your prayer life. Start by praying for about ten minutes a day then you can increase your time of prayer eventually.
Consistent praying intensifies our personal devotion and shouldn’t be underestimated. In this blog post, we are going to explore the 15 solid reasons why prayer is important.
What Is Prayer?
Prayer is a divine communication with God and in the process of praying we make a request to God, give Him thanks, listen to Him speak etc.
How Prayer Is Beneficial In Our Lives
Prayer is beneficial in our lives in so many ways, which include:
-Prayer helps us to discern times and seasons.
-Prayer makes us more hopeful.
-Prayer gives us unusual peace and comfort.
-Prayer is a strong antidote for depression and suicidal thoughts.
-Prayer strengthens our bond with God.
-Prayer prepares us for the storms of life.
-Prayer boosts our faith in God.
-Prayer grants us the direction we need when we are confused about our choices.
-Prayer sharpens our discernment.
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15 Solid Reasons Why Prayer Is Important
1. Prayer draws us closer to God:
There is no successful relationship today that did not take time and effort to build. If the two parties were not intentional their communication wouldn’t have been successful. Prayer is a daily divine communication with God that builds our relationship with God. It is worth taking praying as a priority in our individual lives.
2. Prayer boosts our spiritual walk:
Prayer makes our spiritual growth to be better. When we are very intentional about our prayer life we become better Christians.
3. Prayer makes us take bold steps:
When we cultivate a life of prayer taking bold steps will be easier because we have edified and built ourselves in the Spirit.
4. Prayer enables us to walk in the supernatural:
When we are committed to a life of prayer walking in the supernatural will be done effortlessly. In Acts 2:4, the disciples were filled with the Holy Spirit and after that event, in the following chapters and verses, we can see how they were empowered to work in the supernatural.
5. Prayer enables us to make sound decisions:
My lead Pastor would always say that a man without a prayer life will always live life a of contradictions. When you do not pray, you are prone to making the wrong choices.
6. Prayer strengthens our convictions:
Our convictions are strengthened when we continually pray. A man without a prayer life will be more convicted about the word of God than someone that doesn’t pray.
7. Prayer makes us resist temptation:
Prayer enables us to resist temptation in various terms. For in 1 Peter 5:8, we are instructed to “Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil walks about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour.”
8. Prayer makes aligns with the will of God:
From the introduction of this blog post, we can see that Jesus prayed before He fulfilled the will of God on earth. Prayer aligns us with God’s will because we are better equipped to follow His instructions through prayers.
9. Prayer gives us the strength to navigate seemingly difficult times:
When we continually give ourselves to prayer we will receive the strength to overcome seemingly difficult times. Prayer strengthens more than we think or imagine.
10. Prayer is instrumental in winning souls for God:
Prayer makes us win souls for God because we know that at the end of the day, it is not our vocabulary, intellect or fluency of speech that makes us win souls but God who convicts the heart of the people being preached to. We have to back up this venture with prayers knowing that God has gone ahead of us.
11. Prayer provides solutions to our problems in the most effective way:
There is no answer we are looking for that we do not find when we pray. Prayer is the channel through which we communicate with God and He gives us the best solutions to our problems.
12. Prayer sharpens our discernment:
When we pray, our discernment is sharpened. Frequent communication with God makes us know His thoughts and ways more and better.
13. Prayer gives room for the intercession of others:
When we pray, we do not only pray for ourselves but for others too. Prayer gives us the opportunity to also pray for other people.
14. Prayer enables us to carry out our ministerial duties effectively:
Prayer makes us perform our ministerial duties effectively, prayer gives us the wisdom and direction to do His will effectively because through prayers we receive divine instructions from God.
15. Prayer grants us peace amid the storm:
There is peace amid the storm when we pray. Prayer makes us experience peace. See Matthew 11:28 (NKJV) below:
“Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.”
12 Scriptures on Prayer
1. 1 Thessalonians 5:17: Pray without ceasing.
2. Matthew 26: 39-40: He went a little farther and fell on His face, and prayed, saying, “O My Father, if it is possible, let this cup pass from Me; nevertheless, not as I will, but as You will.”Then He came to the disciples and found them sleeping, and said to Peter, “What! Could you not watch with Me one hour? Watch and pray, lest you enter into temptation. The spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak.”
3. Luke 6:12: Now it came to pass in those days that He went out to the mountain to pray, and continued all night in prayer to God.
4. Romans 12:12: Rejoicing in hope, patient in tribulation, continuing steadfastly in prayer.
5. Ephesians 6:18: Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, being watchful to this end with all perseverance and supplication for all the saints.
6. Philippians 4:6: Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God.
7. James 4:3: You ask and do not receive, because you ask amiss, that you may spend it on your pleasures.
8. 1 Timothy 2:8: I desire therefore that the men pray everywhere, lifting up holy hands, without wrath and doubting.
9. Colossians 4:2: Continue earnestly in prayer, being vigilant in it with thanksgiving.
10. James 5:16: Confess your trespasses to one another, and pray for one another, that you may be healed. The effective, fervent prayer of a righteous man avails much.
11. Matthew 6:5-6: And when you pray, you shall not be like the hypocrites. For they love to pray standing in the synagogues and on the corners of the streets, that they may be seen by men. Assuredly, I say to you, they have their reward. But you, when you pray, go into your room, and when you have shut your door, pray to your Father who is in the secret place; and your Father who sees in secret will reward you openly.
12. Romans 8:26: Likewise the Spirit also helps in our weaknesses. For we do not know what we should pray for as we ought, but the Spirit Himself makes intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered.
CONCLUSION
I hope this blog post has given you insight into 15 solid reasons why prayer is important. As believers, our prayer lives shouldn’t be ordinary. We are to take prayers with utmost importance. Prayers should take priority in our individual lives. I look forward to your comments on this blog post. Do have a blessed day!
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