Prayer. To some, it’s a way of life, but to others, it can be mysterious or complicated. Oftentimes, it’s referred to as a Christian discipline, which can make it sound difficult or oppressive.However, prayer is a wonderful thing that provides many benefits. These benefits go beyond the individual praying.
He always listens to us when we pray. Daily prayer can bless you, your family, and those you pray for. It can also invite more peace into your life, help you learn more about God’s plan for you, and more.
Here are five ways prayer can improve your life, starting today.
Prayer Solves Problems
Got a problem? Don’t know the answer or solution? Pray about it. Prayer is, therefore, the highest path to real problem solving. God understands every situation and can provide real answers, specific answers. There is no need to go through life confused about anything.
“If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given him.” (James 1:5).
Prayer helps calm us
The world is full of things that bring anxiety into our lives and prayer can restore our peace.
Be anxious for nothing, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus (Philippians 4:6-7).
Prayer helps you find direction in your life
When you privately pray to God, you can work through serious decisions in your life. God always listens and often provides the specific answers and guidance we seek. Even when He chooses not to answer immediately or in the way we might have hoped, prayer itself is a way to find peace.
Prayer Inspires Hope
The Biblical definition of hope is assured expectations because anything that is built on less than God will always disappoint. Yet, God promises us hope. When we go to God in prayer, He reminds us of His promises. He reminds us that He never changes, He is constant, and His will be the same today, tomorrow, and forevermore. When we take our problems, struggles, and worries to God in prayer—He shifts our focus off the mountain to the fact He can move mountains.
