Why Should We Pray?

I think most of us have probably wondered - at one time or another - if it really matters if we pray. Well, I came across this 'explanation' last night and it really spoke to my heart. I want to remember it. It lends a certain level of urgency to be praying...continuously and with intent!
WHY PRAY?
"God often chooses to limit Himself to the prayers of His people. While He is Almighty and can do anything, He often chooses to limit His might and power to include us in the task. Through our prayers, hearts are softened to the gospel, people are healed, lives are changed, and those bound to sin are set free. Prayer is partnering with God to see His kingdom advanced on earth! We pray because we want to draw closer to Him; and we pray so that others may draw closer to Him, as well."

These prayers are POWERFUL! {not mine - but, I hope to emulate them!}

Heavenly Father, I prayerfully ask that You open our eyes and reveal to us what You see and what You would have us to see. In Jesus’ Name. Amen

A Child Wonders
Heavenly Father . . .
Yes dear child . . .
What do your eyes see that You would like our eyes to see also?

God Reveals
Dear child,
I see that My children are not reaching out to those who . . .
Are lost . . .
Are hungry . . .
Are thirsty . . .
Are needing clothes . . .
Are cold . . .
Are just needing someone to listen . . .
Are without a home . . .
Are neglected . . .
Are lonely . . .
Are in prison . . .
Are fatherless . . .
Are unloved by the world . . .
Are just needing a hug . . .
Are needing a shoulder to cry on . . .
Are being harmed . . .
Are unable to speak for themselves.

Heavenly Father, I prayerfully ask that You reveal to us what breaks Your heart. In Jesus’ name. Amen

A Child Wonders
Heavenly Father . . .
Yes dear child . . .
What breaks Your heart?

God Reveals
Dear child,
My heart breaks for those who do not yet know Me; those who are lost.
My heart breaks when My children do not tell anyone about Me.
My heart breaks for the choices made by My children that harm themselves and others.
My heart breaks when My children have no or little faith.
My heart breaks for the brokenhearted.
My heart breaks for those who are suffering, when My children can reach out to those suffering.
My heart breaks when My children’s hearts do not reflect goodness.
My heart breaks for all who do not realize how very much I love them.
My heart breaks for those who do not realize just how beautiful they are in my eyes.
My heart breaks when My children do not love themselves or others.
My heart breaks when My children are not gentle.
My heart breaks when My children do not reflect my character by reaching out to those who are downtrodden, hungry, homeless, thirsty, needing clothing and in prison.
My heart breaks when My children are not patient.
My heart breaks when My children have unforgiveness in their hearts.
My heart breaks when My children do not speak up for those who cannot speak up for themselves.
My heart breaks when My children are not joyful.
My heart breaks when My children are still enslaved by the things that bind them, even after I sent My Son to die for them, so that they may truly be set free.
My heart breaks when My children do not really believe Me and my promises, and do not truly trust in Me.
My heart breaks when My children are not kind.
My heart breaks when My children are not in self-control.
My heart breaks when My children do not desire a personal intimate relationship with Me by communicating with Me through prayer in My Son’s name and reading My Word to get to know My character.

Heavenly Father, once You have opened our eyes, I prayerfully ask that You reveal to us just exactly what it is You would have us do. In Jesus' Name. Amen

A Child Wonders
Heavenly Father . . .
Yes dear child . . .
Once our eyes are opened, what would You have us do?

God Reveals
Dear child,
Once your eyes are opened, I would have you . . .
Love Me with your whole heart, mind and body - above all else . . .
Love all others as you love yourself . . .
Be My hands and feet . . .
Live your life in such a manner that glorifies Me . . .
Tell those who are lost all about Me . . .
Tell someone of your relationship with Me and how you are now changed . . .
Pray continually . . .
Forgive others . . .
Give water to those who are thirsty . . .
Show mercy to others . . .
Provide food to those who are hungry . . .
Give clothing to those who need clothing . . .
Visit someone in prison and tell them I love them . . .
Help someone without a home to find a home or a warm place to stay . . .
Do not judge others . . .
Do those things that make an eternal difference.

Heavenly Father, I prayerfully ask that You reveal to us more about Yourself and Your true character, so we may grow in our personal relationship with You. In Jesus' Name. Amen.

A Child Wonders
Heavenly Father . . .
Yes dear child . . .
What would You like us to know about You?

God Reveals
Dear child . . .
What I would like you to know about Me is that . . .
I will never allow anything to separate you from My love . . .
I sent My Son to die on the cross for you and the whole world . . .
My grace is sufficient for you . . .
I am the giver of life . . .
My mercies are new each and every day . . .
I am the fountain of living water . . .
I am Your redeemer . . .
I know what it is like to be tempted . . .
I am your strong tower . . .
I will always provide an escape when you are tempted . . .
I know what it is like to suffer . . .
I am your shelter in times of trouble . . .
I will always love you . . .
It is sin that I hate . . .
I know how beautiful you are . . .
I know your every thought . . .
I know your heart . . .
I am always near to you . . .
I know your every fear . . .
I see your every tear . . .
I desire a personal relationship with you . . .
I will never forsake you . . .
I have a plan for your life . . .
I plan to prosper you . . .
I plan to give you hope and a future . . .
I plan to not harm you . . .
I am not shocked or surprised by anything . . .
I knew you before I knit you in your mother’s womb . . .
I know every hair on your head . . .
I am the beginning and the end, the Alpha and the Omega.

Heavenly Father, I prayerfully ask that You reveal to us anything else You would have us know. In Jesus' Name. Amen

A Child Wonders
Heavenly Father . . .
Yes dear child . . .
Is there anything else You would like us to understand or know?

God Reveals
Dear child . . .
I would like you to understand and know that there is an evil one who walks the Earth seeking to kill, steal and destroy you, My children.
The evil one will come at you like a roaring lion to devour you.
The evil one is a liar, as he is the author of lies.
The evil one is a deceiver, and has had thousands of years to practice his art of deception.
The evil one will attempt to tempt you and dangle seemingly beautiful things in front of your eyes.
The evil one will whisper untruths in your ears.
The evil one will plant false imaginations in your mind.
Dear child . . .
I would also like you to know that this evil one knows his time is short, as the victory has already been won when My Son died on that cross, was buried and then rose again and sits by Me at my right hand. This is why the evil one is doing as much damage as he can at this very moment in time.

Heavenly Father, I prayerfully ask that You reveal to us just exactly how we may protect ourselves from the evil one, who seeks to devour us. In Jesus' Name. Amen.

A Child Wonders
Heavenly Father . . .
Yes dear child . . .
How do we protect ourselves from the evil one who walks the Earth seeking to devour us?

God Reveals
Dear child . . .
You protect yourself from the evil one by . . .
Being My child, as the One who is in you, is greater than the one who is on this Earth.
By just saying the name of Jesus out loud, as the evil one must flee, along with his demons.
By praying, as it is one of the weapons against this evil one.
By not being conformed to this world.
By keeping your mind focused on Me.
By spending time in My Word, as it is pure truth and is sharper than any double-edged sword, and will cut through any lies of the evil one.
By keeping your heart pure.
By thinking on those things that are true, lovely, of good report, pure, right, noble, and praiseworthy.
By putting on the full armor of Me, your God, every morning and that is: the helmet of salvation, the breastplate of righteousness, the belt of truth and the sword of the spirit, which is My Word.
By trusting in Me and My promises.
By living your life in such a way that glorifies Me.

Praise to the Father
Heavenly Father, thank you for revealing Your truths to me. I am so very thankful to be Your child, and thankful that Your Son paid the highest price for my sins. I will serve You and I will love you too, with all of my heart, body and mind. I am so glad to be a new creation in Christ - that the old has passed away, as I have been washed in the blood of Jesus.
Again, Heavenly Father, thank you for ...Your Revelation.

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