Prayer

Scripture has much to teach us regarding our approach to God in prayer. Here are some verses that I have enjoyed.

Before we pray we should concern ourselves as to whether or not there are requirements for our prayer to be heard, and there are...

we must listen to (& obey) YHWH's laws as we are told at Proverbs 28:9.

We must not consider, nor think on the things that YHWH finds hateful or are against his laws, see Psalms 66:18.

We must forgive others for what they have done to us, Matthew 6:12,14,15; Mark 11:25; Psalms 66:18.

We must feel regret and ask for forgiveness from YHWH for our sins, Matthew 6:12.

Perhaps this would be easier if we knew what YHWH considers as sin, sinning, 1John 3:4; Romans 3:20.

Of course Y'shua has the best instructions for us, including how to address YHWH in prayer, Matthew 6:9, to "our Father in the heavens..."

Through his son's name, Y'shua (Jesus), our prayers reach YHWH, John 14:13,14.

We are encouraged to give thanks for all we have been given, Psalms 92:1; Ephesians 5:20; 1Thessalonians 5:18.

And then we may ask that our needs be met, Matthew 6:11; John 16:23...

be it the things that are within YHWH's will, Matthew 6:10; 1John 5:14.

Not doubting, James 1:6,7.

Y'shua instructs us to pray in secret, Matthew 6:6...

and to not repeat "rote" prayers over and over, Matthew 6:7.

Yet... keep asking, Matthew 7:7-11...

and pray often, 1Thessalonians 5:17.

Some pray three times a day, as did Daniel, found in his book at 6:10.

It is especially humble and reverent to approach God on our knees, Daniel 6:10; Ezra 9:4; Acts 20:36, 21:35...

with our heads bowed, Luke 18:13,14.

By using YHWH's words as our guide our prayers will strengthen and we can be assured an audience with the Holy YHWH!