God is honored through prayer because our will and strength are intentionally given to His glory. Our first love is remembered because the “eye” is focused on Christ. As the believer prays, peace, joy, and satisfaction, that is only found in a close relationship with Jesus is evoked. Through prayer, it is a recalled how Christ’s worthiness, humility, and holiness on the cross places Him in a class all by himself.
Because of His infinite perfections, greatness, and worth, when prayers are uttered, the level of faith is increased, divine insight is given, God’s truth goes forth and His covenants and promises are guarded int he heart. 1 Chronicles 14:14 (NIV) says, “so David inquired of God again, and God answered him…” Prayer acts like a soldier, the warrior never quits, the mind of Christ is kept and instructions are given to handle situations or tasks.
Even when it is unknown what to pray, Romans 8:26 (NIV) says, “the Spirit himself intercedes for us through worthless groans.” It is important in prayer as said in Mark 11:24 (NIV) “to believe that you have received” “through God’s wisdom, understanding and not forgetting or turning from them” Proverbs 4:5 (NIV). Lastly, to accurately discern and pray the Word, “we must abide in Him” John 15:7 (NIV) and “…forgive” Mark 11:25 (NIV).
*Original publication: February 1, 2019 for Mountaintop Faith Ministries Newsletter. Photo credit: by Jack Sharp, Unsplash.
