When we pray...

Prayer is what David did when he poured out his heart to God, without reserve. It's knowing that we can approach God as a loved child. We can skip to Him so to speak, to experience the joy of His presence. In a sense prayer is what Adam did in the Garden of Eden when he 'walked' with God before sin. It's what Enoch did when he 'walked' with God.

God rejoices over us with singing. He delights in us. Maybe prayer is delighting to enter His presence, and like an excited child, just pour it out to Him, letting Him know all that is in our hearts, how much we love Him, throwing our arms around His neck, and dancing in His presence.

God rejoices. When we do so with Him, perhaps that is the ultimate prayer.

I've been meditating on what exactly prayer is for about a month. I'm still meditating what it means to 'pray without ceasing'.

I love this thread

Request politely

And wait!

I am terrible at it.

I put not sure. Most of the time it's asking politely and waiting, but there are times when we can petition God to fulfill His promises to us too.

I couldnt answer this poll because I believe it means so much more than those answers.

Prayer should be an important aspect of any Christian's life - after all, it's our link to God.

However, I don't see the verse "Pray without ceasing." as an invitation to nag God. He knows our hearts, and will never forget. Sometimes He grants our request because we ask so often - not necessarily because it is His Will.

That said, there are times when we should be on our knees - interceding for others, for example, can easily qualify as a repetitive request.

NEWay, just my thoughts. For the record, I voted unsure, for reasons just stated.

I think it depends on what we are praying for. For me it is easier to be bold in making requests on behalf of others. For myself, I feel like a brat demanding anything of God. I agree that it is easier to concentrate with a prayer partner than to pray alone.

I also agree that sometimes prayer requires kneeling, sometimes standing with arms raised, sometimes I spend drive time in my car praying.

GOD will give us what he wants in his time not ours.

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JEREMIAH 29:13

You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart.

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MARK 11:17

"My house will be called a house of prayer for all nations"

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In regard to John 14:14, "You may ask me for anything in my name, and I will do it.", we must read this in context of the passage. Start from John 14:5 and work your way down and you'll find that Jesus is talking about the furtherance of His kingdom! That is, when we pray, we would be asking God for anything for His purpose and His glory, not for our own wants and selfish desires! John 14:13 says, "I (Jesus) will do whatever you ask in my name, so that the Son may bring glory to the Father." God will always provide for our needs, so let us remember that praying for what we want, is not necessarily what God wants. In fact, what we want should be what God wants, and that is for all to be saved! So the next time you pray to God, ask Him to provide you with the wisdom to talk to that friend who has always been pondering about your personal relationship with God.