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title: "5 Truths about Prayer"
date: 2024-05-29
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# 5 Truths about Prayer

**Encouraging Word**

The dictionary says prayer is a solemn request for help or expression of thanks addressed to God. Prayer is conversation. I’m reminded of the old hymn, “Have a Little Talk with Jesus.” Prayer is communication meaning to exchange information that requires listening and understanding. Prayer is also communion meaning to have fellowship. Prayer incorporates several components.

**1. Prayer is personal.** It is an intimate one-on-one interaction.

**2. Prayer is a privilege.** One has an audience with Almighty God. When a person approaches God in “Jesus’ name” in faith, with sincere requests and seeking God’s will- then we have the assurance that He hears us.

**3. Prayer is powerful.** God is omnipotent. Matthew 19:26 says, *“…with God all things are possible.”*

**4. Prayer should be a priority.** It was an important part of Jesus’ life, so it should be an essential part of our life.

**5. Prayer should evoke passion.** Passion is an intense desire or enthusiasm. Spending time with God should not be mundane or taken for granted.

Prayer is a way that we stay in close contact with God. As we talk with Him and walk with Him, we strengthen our relationship with Him. As a child of God, we can come to our Heavenly Father at any time with anything; and know that He has time for us and will respond according to His will. Let us maintain a prayerful attitude. I Thessalonians 5:17 says, *“Pray without ceasing,”* knowing that our God is only a whisper away.

*-Tony Cooper*

*Director Emeritus of Jimmie Hale Mission*

[*www.jimmiehalemission.com*](http://www.jimmiehalemission.com)