-
What new insights about the importance of prayer did you gather from this lesson?
-
The reference to Isiah 36 and 37 was thought provoking. I should admit that I have a lot of confusion on prayer and one of the reasons for taking this specific course is to develop stronger foundations of understanding. I oftentimes feel confused about the purpose of prayer; Especially when I think of God’s sovereignty, I find myself confused of what is achieved in prayer if God has an established plan. Do my prayers have impact, or is it just an act of obedience?
Isiah 36 and 37 makes it clear (and in short order) that King Hezekiah’s prayer made a difference; That is both exciting and a little more dumbfounding to me. I feel that the lesson made the point that prayer is a lot of times not really about action but about just coming to the Lord and being in His presence. This is a good reminder too.
-
I didn’t know sometimes just the action of coming to God in prayer is enough. It is important to give him our worries.
-
God always wants to hear from us and it does not matter how big or small the time might be He desires to have a relationship with us.
-
“When you pray..” Jesus expects us to pray because it is the core of our relationship with Him.
-
He wants me to seek him. He wants me to communicate with Him because He wants a relationship with me. A relationship with Him yields benefits that will last a lifetime and beyond. He actively looks to listen to me and encourages it. He really loves me.