Seeds of Wisdom

THE PURPOSE OF PRAYER

Matthew 26:41-42 – “Watch and pray, that ye enter not into temptation: the spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak. He went away again the second time, and prayed, … thy will be done.”

Many blessings flow out of us having a strong and consistent prayer life. We maintain peace in our hearts and lives (Philippians 4:6-7, Isaiah 26:3-4). We gain wisdom and direction for our life to help us to make good choices that are in line with God’s will and best plan for our life (Proverbs 16:3, John 16:13, James 1:5). We see God’s supernatural provisions and favour. We see doors opening that no man can close and miracles happening in our lives (Matthew 7:7-8). Jesus taught us to pray for God’s will to be done on earth as it is in heaven. This is the most basic purpose of prayer. More specifically desiring God’s will to be done on earth is tantamount to getting His will done in your life and destiny.

Prayer empowers you to live according to the principles of God, His will and to crucify or subdue the flesh. Prayer transforms and transfigures you as it did in the life of the disciples of Jesus. Prayer keeps you away from Babylon which is the sin of the hidden appetite and places us at the right place at the right time (Psalm 37:23). Prayer helps us to remain strong during times of trial and temptation that we will all experience in life. Waiting upon the Lord in prayer helps us to renew our strengths (Isaiah 40:28-31). Having an intimate prayer life helps the Lord to bring to the surface the wrong attitudes in our hearts so that we can release them and be free indeed. We can talk out and express our concerns and hurts to God Who loves us more than any other. This helps us not to become bitter in our trials and to experience God’s healing touch.

Further Reading: Matthew 6:6-13, 5:5-24, Psalm 37:1-25, Isaiah 40:28-32

Prayer: Pray that the will of God will be done in your life.