- [Instructor] "10 Amazing Benefits of Prayer."
Prayer is the avenue through which we communicate with God.
Through this medium, we can approach God in confidence.
God is a constant listener and He's always available
to hear and talk to us through this medium.
When we approach God in sincerity
He will work to transform our lives by rewarding us
with what He knows is best for us.
Prayer has some wonderful benefits
and if more of us would utilize this medium
by talking to our Heavenly Father,
then we will come to realize the peace and joy it brings.
Worry and uneasiness.
Be anxious for nothing
but in everything, by prayer and supplication
with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known onto God,
Philippians 4:6-7.
There are so many uncertainties in our world today
that increases the level of anxiety of persons.
The state of the economy,
operating in the virtual space, illnesses, among others.
Amidst the dangers and threats in society,
you can rest assured that God stands ready
to ally your fears and grant you the peace you need.
When you feel overwhelmed
by the many vicissitudes of life,
talk to Him in prayer about everything
and relax confidently, knowing that you're not alone.
Your restoration.
And the prayer of faith shall save the sick
and the Lord shall raise him up.
And if he has committed sins, they shall be forgiven him,
James 5:15.
God is immutable.
He does not change.
While He was on earth,
Jesus sought God in prayer
and miracles of healing were witnessed among the people.
God is still listening today
as you seek Him diligently in prayer
for healing and restoration.
His desire is to see His children maintain good health
and He has the power to cure sicknesses and diseases,
if you pray to Him, earnestly in faith.
God is waiting to heal you.
All you need to do is to seek Him in prayer.
He can still heal and restore you to good health.
Present your petition to God.
And this is the confidence that we have in Him.
That if we ask anything, according to His will,
He heareth us,
1 John 5:14.
When you seek to present your requests to God
you can be sure that when you ask in faith
He will answer your prayers.
Whatever your needs and desires,
through God's grace, He will be able
to grant you your request according to His will.
So whether it's your relationships,
finances, health,
or whatever issues you face,
God is able to pour out
His abundant blessings in your life.
In addition, it is also imperative to pray for others
as you seek God's intervention in their lives.
No request is too hard for God.
And when you come to understand
how much He cares for His children,
then you can feel free to approach Him
with your plans and concerns.
Resist temptation.
And when He was at the place, He said unto them,
"Pray that ye enter not into temptation," Luke 22:14.
Jesus Himself used to pray
to overcome temptations from the enemy.
And as sinful human beings,
you can use the weapon of prayer
to block the many attacks from the devil.
The power of prayer each day
will sustain and keep you focused on God
so that you will not yield to the temptations of the devil.
Yielding to temptations
can create a lot of guilt and fear,
so utilize the power of prayer in your daily combat.
Seek forgiveness.
If My people which are called by My name
shall humble themselves and pray and seek My face
and turn from their wicked ways,
then will I hear from heaven
and I will forgive their sin and will heal their land,
2 Corinthians 7:14.
We all have sinned
and are in need of forgiveness.
And God, through His love and mercy,
is willing to hear and forgive us for our sins.
Forgiveness is an important aspect of prayer
as you pray asking God to forgive you of your sins
and also help you forgive others.
Praying for forgiveness
also contributes to good health
as it eliminates guilt,
anger, and other toxicity
which can harm the body.
God is so merciful
and no sin committed is too hard for Him to forgive.
The good news also is that
when God forgives, He forgets.
Wisdom and guidance.
If any of you lack wisdom,
let him seek God
that giveth to all men liberally
and upbraideth not,
and it shall be given him, James 1:5.
The wisdom of God surpasses that of all humanity
and He will guide you in the direction
that is best for your life,
if you seek Him in prayer for wisdom and guidance.
There are decisions to be made on a daily basis.
When you seek God for guidance,
you can confidently walk in the path that He directs
as He's the Good Shepherd
who will always lead you to a path of safety.
It is also a privilege to be guided by God,
the omniscient provider.
Lean on Him
and surrender your all to Him in prayer
as He equips you with daily wisdom
so that you can experience
a better quality of life.
The opportunity to pray for others.
Intercessory prayer.
Confess your faults one to another
and pray one for another
that ye may be healed.
The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man
availeth much, James 5:16.
We are not created to survive in this world independently.
We need to support and help to uplift
the lives of each other.
The daily struggles of life are common to all
and sharing with one another
provides empathy and compassion.
Many are still yet to understand
the awesome benefits of prayer.
And as a believer,
it is your responsibility
to pray for them so that they will come
to knowledge of the powerful God
who hears and answers prayers.
As the world is faced with many challenges,
it is important to pray for leaders
and other decision-makers
who are tasked with the responsibility
to make decisions of national impact.
A lot can be achieved through prayer
so continue to seek God in prayer
on behalf of the needs of others.
Eliminates fear.
I sought the Lord and He heard me
and delivered me from all my fears,
Psalm 34:4-5.
Fear can be crippling.
And like Psalmist David,
you too can seek God in prayer.
He is able to deliver you from all your fears.
When you feel like you're in danger
and challenges of life are seeking to drown you in fear,
God is able to calm your storms
and comfort you as you stand courageously
against the powers of darkness.
God loves you with an unconditional love.
And abiding in His perfect love
will eliminate all fears that will seek to engulf you.
Prayer brings joy.
Hitherto, have ye asked nothing in My name.
Ask and ye shall receive
that your joy may be full, John 16:24.
The joy of having a relationship with God
is so much more than what this world has to offer.
You can experience this joy
when you realize how great God is
and experience His goodness
as He stands willingly to accommodate you through prayer.
You can glorify God joyfully each day through prayer.
You can joyfully share the joys
of answered prayers with others.
Having a trusted friend like Jesus
who can share your deepest thoughts and concerns
bring explicable joy.
Having a trusted friend like Jesus
who can share your deepest thoughts and concerns
brings explicable joy.
Yes, prayer changes things.
Prayer is able to transform your life.
Make prayer a crucial part of your daily life
as you seek to build
a more meaningful relationship with God
and strengthen your walk with Him.
Prayer is a beneficial resource
that is often neglected by some.
But when you come to the realization
of how important this communication opportunity is,
then you will understand
the depth of God's love for you
as you keep Him at the forefront of your mind.
The songwriter is so correct when he says,
"Oh, what peace we often forfeit,
"or what needless pain we bear.
"All because we do not carry
"everything to God in prayer."
God is waiting to hear from you
so talk to Him about everything.
Keep praying.
God is listening.
Stay prayed up.
Thank you for listening and watching.
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