PRAYER IS HOW WE COMMUNICATE WITH GOD

We all need to pray; prayer is how we communicate with God, and prayer is part of developing a relationship with Him.  We should always go to God with a clean heart and mind; we should not have anger, envy, jealousy, or hate in our hearts, when we approach the altar.  We cannot ask for forgiveness, if we have unforgiveness in our hearts.  So, before we go to God in prayer; we have to search our souls, and ask Him to remove all that is not of Him.  Then God will “2 Chronicles 6:21 Hear the supplications of Your servant and of Your people Israel when they pray toward this place.  Hear from heaven, Your dwelling place; and when You hear, forgive.” 

Our first humble request should be to cleanse our souls; and then for the forgiveness of our sins, after which; for those we love and those in need.  Telling God what we want and what we need; is really a waste of time, unless we have a special request; because He already knows what we need, and what we want.  When we look to God and plead to Him with a pure heart; He will rouse Himself, on our behalf. God tells us to pray without ceasing; meaning we should pray about everything, even our friends that have committed a sin. “1 John 5:16 If you see any brother or sister commit a sin that does not lead to death, you should pray and God will give them life.  I refer to those whose sin does not lead to death.  There is a sin that leads to death.  I am not saying that you should pray about that.”  So, we always have something to pray about; so praying without ceasing, should be easy.  We also must understand; God will not answer a prayer,  that will take us out of His will.

Father, You said that if Your people, who are called by Your name, will humble themselves and pray and seek Your face and turn from our wicked ways, then You will hear from heaven, and You will forgive our sins and heal our land.  So, Lord we are calling on You as humble as we know how; please remove our wicked ways and heal our land. Father, we thank You for life, health, and strength; as well as mercy, grace, and favor.  Lord, please forgive our sins; as we forgive those who wrong us, and help us grow in unity of one body.   Father, keep Your hedge of protection around us and our children; especially our young black males, do not allow them to be purged.  Father, continue to bless all the children of this lost world; and draw them near to You; through the light that shines in us.  Lord, touch the hearts of those in authority; with gentleness and kindness, so they will not harm us.  Father, give our Spiritual Leaders Your courage; wisdom and knowledge, so they can lead us down the right path.  Lord, give them Your love for the people; and let not religion separate us because we are of one blood. In Jesus name Amen