Ephesians 6:18
Ephesians 6:18
Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints;
Many people have failed to understand that being religious is not the same as being spiritual. There are several religions in the world with the aim of connecting humanity with divinity. God desires an intimate relationship with man, which can only be achieved through the sent One Jesus Christ. This is why Christianity is not just a religion but a way to know God, to be intimate with Him, and to live a God-like life. One of the ingredients for every successful relationship is communication. In this loving relationship between God and man, we communicate through the agency of prayer. Our walk with God can be sustained through the livewire of a consistent prayer life. Prayer is not a religious activity we observe because we are Christians, but a means of connecting with the realm of God. It is a spiritual activity because it is a conversation between the spirit of man and the Father of all spirits. As believers, we understand that God expects us to make prayer a habit and to also be persistent until we receive what we are asking for. We must also remember that we are constantly at war with evil and that we must win. Even when we have been armored for the battle, we cannot deny that prayer is essential to living a continued, victorious life. Therefore, be prayerful. A Christian who does not pray is powerless and will live a defeated life.
Psalm 147:11
The Lord delights in those who fear him, who put their hope in his unfailing love.
Romans 8:25
But if we hope for that we see not, then do we with patience wait for it.
1 Peter 1:3
Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, which according to his abundant mercy hath begotten us again unto a lively hope by the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead,
1 Peter 1:13
Wherefore gird up the loins of your mind, be sober, and hope to the end for the grace that is to be brought unto you at the revelation of Jesus Christ;