Why Pray?

 

We are over 150 days into the year 2023. This also means we are over 150 days into our prayer emphasis. New Year’s resolutions have come and gone. But what about your prayer life? Are you continuing to pursue a habit of prayer by talking to God for at least 3 minutes every day (if not longer)? If you’ve been reading along with us in Scotty Smith’s book, Everyday Prayers , then you have already spent over 450 minutes in prayer this year with our Lord. That’s great news. Especially considering that Americans spend, on average, over 2 hours a day on social media alone.

 

If you are still on the fence about why we should even pray, then here are some reasons why prayer is so important in our life.

Why should you pray?

  • Duty … because you should.
    • Prayer was prescribed in Scripture and practiced by Jesus.
      • Scripture references: Matthew 7:7, Romans 12:12, Colossians 4:2
  • Delight … because you can.
    • God gave us access to talk directly to Him.
      • Scripture references: Deuteronomy 26:7, 2 Samuel 22:7, Psalm 4:3, John 11:41-42
  • Development … because you need it.
    • We must repent.
      • Scripture references: Psalm 51:1-4, 1 John 1:9, Matthew 6:33, Colossians 3:1-2
  • Depth … because you grow in relationship with God.
    • Talk to God as you would a friend. Is your prayer more outcome driven or more relationally driven?
      • Scripture references: James 2:23, Exodus 33:11, John 15:13-15

Here are a few additional points to consider.

  • Your knowledge about God is increased through study of Scripture.
  • Your love of God is increased through obedience to His commands.
  • Your relationship with God is increased through prayer (conversation with God).

So, the question you should be asking yourself isn’t “why pray?” but “why would you not pray?”

 

ABOUT ROCKPOINTE CHURCH


RockPointe strives to provide a welcoming, family-friendly environment where people of all walks of life encounter the transforming power of a relationship with Jesus.


You will find RockPointe to be a place of imperfect, but genuine and authentic people seeking to glorify Jesus with their lives. Our hope is to point to the empowering grace of Jesus that transforms people to become impactful disciples for the kingdom of God.


The worship music is modern in style and highly gospel-centered in content. People are encouraged to passionately worship Jesus in “spirit and truth.” At RockPointe we value singing songs that are Christ-exalting and theologically rich.


We hold the Scriptures in high regard as the final authority in a person’s life. Messages at RockPointe are Christ-centered and will provide great insight as to what the Bible teaches about living your life for the glory of God. There is also a Family Room for parents to observe the services even while attending to their family needs.


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