Why Should I Pray?

Despite the universe’s imperative demand for the Creator’s attention, God desires to hear from us. Not on a temporary basis, when things are going bad basis, or when its convenient basis, but continually. His word says, “Pray without ceasing.” (1 Thessalonians 5:17 (KJV)

Here’s another interesting fact… Did you know God knows what you’re going to ask Him before you even ask? “For your Father knoweth what things ye have need of, before ye ask Him.” (Matthew 6:8b (KJV)

So why should I pray to God, all the time, if He already knows what I’m going to ask & what I’m in need of?

Well before we address that question, let me ask you this… Would you allow a stranger to spend unlimited nights in your home? I wouldn’t. I don’t know what they are capable of. It would make more since to get to know the person and their habits.

Prayer is a way you can communicate with God. God desires to have daily conversation with us. He wants to establish a relationship with His children. It takes active participation from both parties to develop a satisfied relationship.

He instructs us to “Call unto me, and I will answer thee, and shew thee great and mighty things, which thou knowest not.” (Jeremiah 33:3 (KJV) Our Father wants to answer our questions & concerns. It doesn’t matter who you are, God has no respect of person. “For there is no respect of persons with God.” (Romans 2:11 (KJV) So call on Him continually.

If Heaven is your home, don’t wait until judgment day to find out the status of your relationship with God. He is available right now. Take the time to know that you are welcomed in His House.
§