5 Reasons Why We Need to Pray More Often

When we pray, we are expressing our faith in a force that is higher than our own and that is beyond our control.

Ishmael DLC
3 min readNov 17, 2022
Photo by Patrick Fore on Unsplash

Regarding our relationship with God, prayer is one of the most important things we can do. It is our way of communicating with Him, and it is through prayer that we can express our needs, desires, and concerns.

Prayer is a way of showing our dependence on God. When we pray, we acknowledge that we need His help and guidance. We are admitting that we cannot do everything on our own and need His strength to get through the challenges we face.

Prayer is also a way of aligning our hearts with God’s will. As we pray, we’re asking God to help us see things the way He does and to help us make the right choices.

Lastly, prayer is also a way of drawing closer to God. The more we pray, the more we learn about Him, and the more we grow in our relationship with Him.

There are many reasons why we should pray more often, but here are just a few:

1. Prayer strengthens our relationship with God.

The more we pray, the closer we become to God. We learn more about Him and His character and grow in understanding His will for our lives. Prayer is also a way of expressing our love for God; through prayer, we can thank Him for His blessings in our lives.

2. Prayer gives us power.

When we pray, we tap into a power source much more significant than ourselves. We are asking God to intervene in our lives and help us overcome our challenges. Prayer is a way of claiming God’s power and authority in our lives; through prayer, we can see His hand at work in our lives.

3. Prayer changes things.

Prayer is not just a way of asking God for things. It is also a way of changing things. As we pray, we are asking God to change us. We are asking Him to help us to become more like Him. We are asking Him to work in our lives and change our circumstances. And as we pray, we can trust that God will answer our prayers in ways that are best for us.

4. Prayer gives us peace.

In the midst of the chaos and turmoil of this world, prayer can be a source of peace. When we pray, we connect with the One who is in control. We are reminded that no matter what happens in our lives, God is still in charge. And as we trust in Him, we can find peace in the midst of the turbulences in life.

5. Prayer is a way of showing our faith.

When we pray, we show our faith in God. We are declaring our trust in Him, and we are asking Him to work in our lives. Prayer is a way of putting our faith into action; through prayer, we can see God at work in our lives.

There are many reasons we should pray more often, but these are just a few. As we pray, we strengthen our relationship with God, tapping into His power, changing things, finding peace, and showing our faith. So let’s make prayer a priority in our lives and discover what a difference it can make.

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Ishmael DLC

Loving father, and sweet husband. I have a day job and run a small business. I write on the side.