PRAYER – Talking to God

15 Jan PRAYER – Talking to God

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Happy New Year everyone! Well our first full blog of 2021 is on Prayer which is very applicable as the church is starting a week of prayer on Monday-why not see how you can join in?

So here are three questions for you, to hopefully get you thinking about prayer-or as I like to call it, talking to God.

WHAT IS PRAYER?

HOW DO YOU PRAY?

DO YOU PRAY?

Let’s try and answer them then-because Prayer gets us closer to God. 

As I just wrote, prayer is simply talking to God. It’s talking to JESUS or our HEAVENLY FATHER. But it’s also a conversation. And if it’s a conversation, then it means listening to God as well as talking to Him. Isn’t that amazing, God listens to us!

Have a look at these cute kids praying. As I watched this I found myself thinking about how well these kids know God-it’s clear from the clips, some know Him better than others. Your prayer life often reveals how close you are to God.

HOW DO YOU PRAY?

Prayer isn’t just giving God a shopping list of all our needs and wants. Of course God wants to help us and we should pray about things that we’re concerned about, but God isn’t a genie. He’s in a relationship with us. God still loves to answer our prayers of course.

But I think He loves it more when we pray just to spend time with Him, chatting, hanging out with Him as we would our friends or family. Prayer is not a religious thing, it should flow out of our relationship with God. For example, I talk to God all the time about everything.

HERE ARE A FEW TIPS TO HELP YOU DEVELOP YOUR PRAYER LIFE:

  • Find a quiet place to minimise distractions;
  • Use worship music to help you focus;
  • Talk to God-tell Him how you feel;
  • Thank Him for things He’s done in your life
  • And always have a journal or paper to hand, to write down anything you think God might be saying;
  • That means-listen-He’ll speak to you in a way you’ll understand, often highlighting and directing our thoughts;
  • Use your journal to have your prayers in-it’s so encouraging when you can tick them off and see how God answers them.

DO YOU PRAY?

 

My last question is the most important.

Can I challenge you to start investing in your prayer life this year 2021-Talk to God and let Him talk back to you. That’s prayer in a nutshell. But it’s always good to find out more about Prayer, how to it well and get the best results.

Here are some ‘clips and links’ including our very own Jon Clewlow in Team Talk, sharing tips, knowledge and words of wisdom on prayer.

Check out ‘The Christian Teen’s Guide to Praying With Confidence” from fervr.net (click on the image link below):

SONG OF THE BLOG this week is based on one of the most famous prayers in the bible. THE LORD’S PRAYER

FRIDAY NIGHT YOUTH –Our next meeting (Years 7 to Year 13) will be January 22nd 7:30 pm. If you need more details regarding this event, please contact the church office.

RELENTLESS (Sixth form and Young Adults) -The next meeting will be on January 28th. Naomi will be contacting the group directly.

So have another good fortnight everyone, hope you’re all doing great. Remember, God is looking out for you and has you in the palm of His hand-in and out of lockdown.

 

Claire and the VCC Youth Team

13 Comments
  • Gladys Ajumobi
    Posted at 07:50h, 29 May

    I am blessed and this article has boost my prayer life. Thank you and God bless

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    Posted at 01:10h, 18 October

    […] Prayer is a vital part of many people’s spiritual lives, but there are moments when it may feel like your prayers aren’t as powerful or effective as you’d like. Whether you’re seeking a deeper connection with God, more focus in your spiritual routine, or a sense of purpose in your prayer time, this article will guide you through eight practical keys to a more powerful prayer life. […]

  • Munyaradzi chinaire
    Posted at 18:25h, 26 December

    I really want to get closer to God ,I want to see God I want him to speak to me .

  • Kaydon Dentist appointment Jameson
    Posted at 01:13h, 11 January

    Our Father who art in heaven hallowed be thy name thy kingdom come thy will be done on Earth as it is done in heaven give us this day our daily bread and forgive us our sins just as we also have forgiven those who sin against us and lead us not to temptation but deliver Us from evil for thine is the kingdom the power and the glory forever and ever amen

  • Romina maleknia
    Posted at 18:13h, 11 January

    Please pray for me i nead positive energy to save my life im really sad i just want peace

  • Preet
    Posted at 20:10h, 04 October

    When my grandmother,her brother and her brother son suresh will die? They have given us lots of trouble despite my parents have taken care of them like theirs own family..they have killed my father and Sue on us for property. Why we are struggling? Is this what good works pays? My family never did any wrong to anyone,still why us and those people are enjoying? Why?

  • Peter greenwood
    Posted at 13:39h, 12 December

    To god peter greenwood beLieve in reibth in a girL

  • Alexander Welliver
    Posted at 03:17h, 19 December

    Hi God ! It’s me Alex Welliver how are you doing I bet excellent I have a question? I pray that my mom is in help of god’s hands for her Vascular Brain Dementia and her Parkinson’s Restless leg Syndrome to dissolve, disappear and go away and for my mom Liz Welliver to be back to strong and healthy back to normalcy for her to enjoy life she lives just like me I really want her back I love 💕 her a lot love Alex Welliver

  • Paul lomax
    Posted at 21:01h, 28 December

    Give peace to romana

  • Paul lomax
    Posted at 21:03h, 28 December

    Give peace to romina

  • Ehinpma wisdom
    Posted at 01:02h, 20 January

    I really don’t know how to pray, all I needed is guidance on how to connect with God in spirit

  • ara
    Posted at 19:50h, 20 January

    whatever situations do you have or do i have right now god is always there for us so we don’t. need to worry about it god is always our guid so all what we do is to pray and believe in to him cry out and pray and taking actions is better than. to sleep so that is the only thing that we need to do

  • ara
    Posted at 19:53h, 20 January

    Whatever situation you or I may be facing right now, God is always with us, so there’s no need to worry. He is our constant guide. All we need to do is pray, believe in Him, and cry out to Him. But prayer should be paired with action—taking steps forward is always better than simply sleeping and doing nothing. That’s what we are called to do: trust God, pray, and act.