People of Prayer

Luke 5:15-16 (NET)  But the news about him spread even more, and large crowds were gathering together to hear him and to be healed of their illnesses. Yet Jesus himself frequently withdrew to the wilderness and prayed.

Mark 1:35 (NET)  Then Jesus got up early in the morning when it was still very dark, departed, and went out to a deserted place, and there he spent time in prayer.

Matthew 6:5-8 (NET)  Whenever you pray, do not be like the hypocrites, because they love to pray while standing in synagogues and on street corners so that people can see them. Truly I say to you, they have their reward! But whenever you pray, go into your inner room, close the door, and pray to your Father in secret. And your Father, who sees in secret, will reward you. When you pray, do not babble repetitiously like the Gentiles, because they think that by their many words they will be heard.

            Spending time in prayer. Spending quality time in prayer. Spending private, quality time in prayer. Talking alone with your Heavenly Father; communicating your thoughts to him. Not to be seen or heard by others or to “look good” or important. Time away from the distractions of the world. Time alone to talk with God—the One who already knows every thought of your mind or inclination of your heart—the One who patiently and lovingly waits to hear from you.

Psalm 27:8 (NET)  My heart tells me to pray to you, and I do pray to you, O LORD.

Psalm 27:8 (NLT)  My heart has heard you say, “Come and talk with me.” And my heart responds, “LORD, I am coming.”

 

Gracious Heavenly Father,

            Teach us to be a people of prayer.

                                                In Jesus’ Name, Amen.

 

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