Why do we pray? Is it necessary? I mean, God knows all, so why can’t He just fix things like He wants and make everything turn out perfect?
And what does prayer have to do with hope?
In God’s perfect plan, He decided to give man a choice. We were made in His image and given the command in Genesis to subdue the earth, be fruitful, multiply, and have dominion. Our heavenly Father wanted us to partner with Him in our day-to-day lives.
I wear many hats. Wife, Mother, Grandmother, author, website designer, blogger, housekeeper, church member, caregiver, unpaid Uber driver. The list goes on and on. I bet you have a similar list. In my get-it-done, planner mentality, sometimes I lose sight of the bigger picture. I trade time with the Father for a checked-off to-do list. It often takes me crashing from fatigue, stress, and burnout to stop and realize I’ve quit talking to God and moved away from His plan.
I’ve lost hope.
Prayer is my means to sanity once again. Why pray? The absolute main reason I pray is:
Relationship.
I need a close connection with God, and that comes from time spent talking and listening. The same way I build and keep any relationship with others.
The longer I live, the more desperate I become to hear His voice, follow His ways, and work by His side. I talk, listen, love, and accept the Father’s love for me. All through prayer.
And I find hope.
“Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.” NKJV
Prayer fights anxiety. Prayer finds peace. Prayer gives hope.
How have you found hope during times of prayer? Please let me know in the comments …
