Psalm 119:25-32; Ephesians 6:18
What does God think of you using your Bible as a part of your prayer life? What benefit does the Bible have in our praying? What will the Bible do when we read it prayerfully? Today, ask God to enlarge your heart through prayer. Pray that He will give you an understanding of what to pray for as you meditate on His Word.
Psalm 68:18; Matthew 5:223-24; Mark 11:24-26
What makes a quiet place a holy place? When you are in the presence of God, is there anything that you can hide from Him? What must we do when we come into the holy light of His presence? What will hinder our prayers according to Matthew? Do you have a forgiving spirit or a critical, unforgiving heart? Today, humble yourself before God. Forgive the one who has offended you. Come to the throne with a holy heart.
Matthew 6:5-6
There are many different ways to pray. What does this text say about those different ways to pray? Will God honor the loud, public prayer where someone enjoys the sound of his own voice? What about on the golf course or the beach? What is the meaning of the secret place of prayer? Who hears the prayers in the secret place? Why is it important to pray in secret? Do you have that secret place where you can get alone with God? Go and shut the door, and spend time with your Father.