![]() ![]() You might find yourself praying things that aren't exactly biblical after a while. Give yourself an hour but don't feel the need to stretch your prayer that long. Don't bite off more than you can chew.ĭont schedule 8 hours to pray if you have never prayed for more than 13 minutes straight before. ![]() Take care of everything you can prior to going into your hiding place.Ħ. All too often we have a surge in our gut or a ruble in our tummy just as we begin to pray. Go to the bathroom, eat that snack and turn your phone off before you try to have an unhindered season of prayer. Try various methods and see what works for you. Thus I tend to have sweeter prayer time that way. I personally feel that being on my knees helps to put me in my place mentally. I find that most people are more comfortable sitting as they pray over-against being on their knees. Now, I know I said that posture doesn't really matter to God, but it doesn't mean its not important. Whatever floats your boat, but find a place to call yours when you pray. Some people go out into the woods to pray. Before I had an office I would use a basement, attic or even a dining room as my personal hiding space. So I often pray in my office alone and unhindered. But this means that my most intentional time of prayer is in the mornings. That doesn't mean I don't pray throughout the day. My best and most fruitful seasons of prayer come in the wee hours of the morning. As you mature in prayer you will find that your list is ever growing & your dependance on God will grow along side it. Try making a list of the things you feel are important to pray about. Practical tips for undistracted prayer time. So pray it back to him and claim its truth for yourself. We know we can take God's word to the bank. Praying scripture back to God helps to reinforce our trust in God's promises and also causes us to memorize biblical truth. This has been one of the sweetest practices for me as a believer. We must always remember that we were made from dirt and given our worth by God, not from our accomplishments. One of the worst things we can do is come to God with a boastful, proud or arrogant attitude. That our prayers are authentic and humble. We want to make sure that we are praying prayers that are consistent with God's nature and will. This is why it is so vital study the Word. We ought not be praying prayers that are contrary to biblical truth. Knowing that every ounce of grace and morsel of positive providence comes from God. That we have a broken and contrite heart as we come before God's throne. Do what feels best and most fruitful for you.ġ. Especially when we are in our prayer closets at home. However there is no mandate in scripture that says we must pray out loud (with exception to overseers). I think its beneficial to the one praying and to the people who may hear you pray. I am one who always advocates for people to learn to pray out loud. Come to find out, that doesn't matter to God either. When I first learned how to pray (from watching TV) I thought in order for God to hear me I had to make a "Tipi" with my hands and place it just right under my nose and on my lips for God to hear me. That doesn't matter to God and it shouldn't matter to us either. Passionately and intelligently.ĭon't worry about pointing north, south, east or west when your engaged in prayer. So go to him like a father and speak from the heart & mind. God always hears the prayers of His children. However there are no "secret combinations" of words you can say to ensure God hears you. To be sure, when your speaking to the almighty creator and sustainer of the universe, one ought to speak with respect and reverence.
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