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“If anyone speaks, let him speak as the oracles of God” — 1 Peter 4:11
We must pray because prayer helps us to defeat temptations. In Matthew 26:41 we find the text which tells
us that prayer can help us to overcome temptations in our lives. The more we pray, the better we will be able
to say NO to temptation.
We must pray because Jesus is our example in prayer, and we must be imitators of Him. We are encour-
aged to follow the steps of Jesus (1 Peter 2:21-22). Jesus was a man of prayer (Mark 1:35; Luke 6:12); there-
fore, if we want to be like Him, we must also practice prayer every day.
We must pray because our brethren need our prayers on their behalf. The Apostle Paul encouraged the
saints at Ephesus to pray for one another (Ephesians 6:17). He also exhorted Timothy to pray for everyone (1
Timothy 2:1-3). Paul himself asked the brethren to pray for him (Colossians 4:2-4). The Lord’s brother,
James, also encouraged us to pray for one another (James 5:16). We must pray for our brethren all the time!
We must pray because God wants us to approach His throne of grace. This is what the Hebrew’s writer
said in Hebrews 4:16. God has given faithful Christians the confidence to approach Him in prayer. There-
fore, we must appreciate the great blessing He has given us!
We must pray because Jesus has told us that God will answer our prayers. Jesus told His disciples to pray
to God in His name (John 14:13). If we do so, then God will hear our prayers and will grant the desires of
our hearts (1 John 5:14-15).
We must pray because praying shows God that we want to obey His commandments. As stated early,
prayer is a command from God. If we pray, then God will see that we want to do His will. Prayer not only
shows God that we want to obey Him, but also shows God that we depend upon Him for everything.
May God help us to take prayer seriously! To God be the glory! Willie A. Alvarenga