The Basic Principles of a Prayer

On my first blog of the topic "The Nature of Prayer". I spoke about the precious lessons Jesus teaches us in the "Lord Prayer". As a model for us to use when we pray. Now I am going to discuss some basic principles for prayer that Jesus also teach us prior to give the Lord Prayer in Matthew 6:9.

These basic principles He gives us are in Mat. 6:6(NIV) -"But when you pray, go into your room, close the door and pray to your Father, who is unseen. Then your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you." Here we see five (5) principles for a prayer.

1. Make time to pray - "when you pray"
2. Have a place to pray - "go into your room"
3. Have privacy - "close the door"
4. Pray to God only - "pray to your Father" (Specific Person-why? People pray to other idols and gods). "Our Father in Heaven" Matthew 6:9
5. God will answer prayer - "Then your Father will reward you"

We should consider Jesus Christ lessons about prayer very carefully. The verse of Mat 6:6 Jesus' teaches us that to conduct our personal prayer is simple and concise. He teaches the necessity to bring our request to God, and assures us His willingness to hear and answer our prayers. Jesus later said to His disciples in John 16:24 - "Until now you have not asked for anything in my name. Ask and you will receive, and your joy will be complete."

On my next post I will discuss the questions many people have "What God expect from us in prayer".

Until then, you have a blessed day and rememeber you can follow me at twitter.

Your Brother in Christ

Moises
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