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No matter our level of spiritual maturity, connecting with God is important. Prayer is a unique and vibrant way to experience that connection in our daily lives.
That connection can also be deepened as we pray together.
Praying with others only enhances its benefits by:
"We are not praying for the sake of each other, but praying to the Lord," reminds Milton Monell, director of the Global Prayer Movement, a ministry of Campus Crusade for Christ.
A successful prayer meeting is one where people gather in faith, trusting God for the results and answers. It is not contingent on the number of people who show up, how eloquently we speak, or the length of time we are together.
Revisiting the reasons why we pray and why we pray with others will guide our expectations of what God will do.
We can pray confidently because prayer:
"Prayer honors God, acknowledges His being, exalts His power, adores His providence, secures His aid." E.M. Bounds
Many people neglect prayer for different reasons. They might not see the value of prayer, especially in the midst of a busy and distracting world. Maybe they see God as being too preoccupied to give attention to their "petty" concerns. Others might view Him as being distant and unreachable. Or perhaps they just fail to see their own worth in God's eyes, allowing guilt and shame to prevent them from praying.
The beauty of connecting with God through prayer is that He not only hears, but He truly listens and responds. He is not limited in His ability to give His attention. He is not confined by space and time. And, His heart of love for us is beyond measure.
What does prayer actually accomplish? If God knows everything, and God controls everything, why should we pray to Him?
Why do we set time aside for a day of prayer? In this 3 minute video, Steve Douglass reminds us why a day in prayer is so important.
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