Grow Closer To God Through Personal Prayer

“Keep on asking, and you will receive what you ask for. Keep on seeking, and you will find. Keep on knocking, and the door will be opened to you.” Matthew 7:7 (NLT)                                                   

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You probably pray for other people regularly, but when was the last time you prayed for yourself? It is not a selfish act to pray for your own needs and desires; it’s essential. Often, the person with the most power to help or hinder God’s work in your life is you.

Even Jesus prayed for Himself while He was on earth. Why did Jesus pray? I think one reason He prayed was so He could learn and model the value of prayer. He exemplified our dependence on God through prayer. Praying for your own needs, concerns and desires draws you closer to the Father and opens the door for Him to work in your life. 

Here are a few prompts to guide you as you pray for your personal needs: 

1. Pray for a daily passion and hunger for God and His Word. (Matthew 4:4)
2. Pray for an obedient heart to both hear and apply what you learn from God’s Word daily. (James 1:22)
3. Pray for a mind of discernment. (Philippians 1:9-10)
4. Pray for knowledge of God’s will daily. (Colossians 1:9-10)
5. Pray to know the love of Christ more deeply. (Ephesians 3:14,18,19)
6. Pray to know the hope and riches of your glorious inheritance. (Ephesians 1:16)
7. Pray for strength and endurance daily. (Ephesians 3:16)
8. Pray for a greater understanding of God’s power within you. (Ephesians 6:10, 1 John 4:4)
9. Pray for an ever-increasing faith daily. (Mark 9:24)
10. Pray that you do not succumb to temptations. (Matthew 6:13)
11. Pray to develop the Fruits of the Spirit richly and responsibly. (Galatians 5:22-23)
12. Pray for boldness to preach the Gospel and to bear good fruit. (Matthew 28:18)
13. Pray that your heart will be surrendered, broken and humbled daily. (Psalm 51:17)
14. Pray that you will be protected from all the snares and strategies of the enemy. (Matthew 6:13)

DIGGING DEEPER:

1. Of the fourteen prompts, consider which you will prioritize this week and plan out how.
2. What are some personal needs that you will talk to God about?

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