Why Daily Prayer Matters for Your Own Spiritual Development
Philippians 4:6 teaches all to, “do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God.” In the following, we will explore some of the reasons why daily prayer matters for your own spiritual development.
Prayer is a powerful tool for connecting to God and receiving his guidance in life. As you learn to pray more frequently and effectively, you will be given a greater sense of peace, direction, and hope. Hope that we find in our savior Jesus Christ.
…do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God.
Philippians 4:6
Deepening your prayer life can help improve your relationship with God through listening to him and trying to obey what he asks of you. It can also help strengthen your relationship with fellow Christians by being open with them about where you are struggling in your spiritual walk or by praying for them when they are going through difficult times in their lives.
Learning to pray consistently on a daily basis is not always easy but it offers many benefits which include: strengthening our relationship with God
Why Prayer?
Prayer is something that everyone should do. It is a way to maintain communication with one’s creator and express gratitude for the blessings that they have received. It is also the quiet time that we set aside to listen. Listening, and not talking, is something that we all have a hard time doing. However, prayer gives us the ability to make our needs known to God, while also taking time to just listen.
Daily prayer can strengthen our communication with God, offer comfort in tough times, and help us grow spiritually while also providing assurance that God will never leave us or forsake us. James 5:13 teaches us, “Is anyone among you suffering? Let him pray. Is anyone cheerful? Let him sing praise.” If you find yourself suffering, the solution is to call out to our mighty creator. So what are the beneits of daily prayer on your spiritual development?
Benefits of Daily Prayer on Your Spiritual Development
Daily prayer is an important part of spiritual development. The benefit of this practice is that it helps one to achieve a more balanced life. Daily prayer helps to develop the mind, body, and soul. It is also an act of service to God and others. Jesus was very clear that prayer should be part of our daily life, and gave us an example of how to pray.
In Matthew 6:6 Jesus teaches, “But thou, when thou prayest, enter into thy closet, and when thou hast shut thy door, pray to thy Father which is in secret; and thy Father which seeth in secret shall reward thee openly.”
But thou, when thou prayest, enter into thy closet, and when thou hast shut thy door, pray to thy Father which is in secret; and thy Father which seeth in secret shall reward thee openly
Matthew 6:6
Daily Prayer has many benefits for the personality and the soul. Prayer helps people grow in their faith by reducing feelings of isolation or loneliness while providing them with a sense of peace and hope. Daily prayer also leads to improved health, greater empathy, increased creativity, less anxiety, improved relationships with others, and an increased sense of meaning in life.
How To Start or Continue a Daily Prayer Practice
A prayer practice is one of the most powerful ways for you to connect with your spiritual self and know that you are connected with the universe. The benefits of a prayer practice include:
- -relieving stress and anxiety
- -strengthening your sense of self and connection to the universe
- -knitting together relationships that might otherwise drift apart
- -deepening your understanding of how to live a spiritually aware life.
In Matthew 6:9-13 Jesus taught, “
After this manner therefore pray ye: Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil: For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen.”
Let us now look at some external resources for startinga daily prayer practice.
Resources for Starting a Daily Prayer Practice
We all know how important prayer is. But many of us struggle to make time for it in our busy schedules. This is where prayer books and guided prayers can come in and help. You can find the one that fits your prayer life the best by looking on Amazon. You can also start your own private prayer journal with just a notebook and pen.
Prayer books typically contain a collection of prayers that you can choose from to suit your preferences and needs. Some people find that they benefit from following a specific routine, such as reading the same prayer every day at the same time. In my experience, a personal daily prayer journal has always worked best.
If you feel like you are struggling, guided prayers are another helpful resource for those looking to start a daily prayer practice, as they provide you with an easy-to-follow guide for each day’s prayer. They are available in various formats, including podcasts or videos that you can watch or listen to offline on your commute or while doing chores around the house.
Daily Prayer Practice and Podcast
Bear His Cross Podcast is designed to help you walk closer to Jesus Christ. Feel free to check our podcast or others we have listed below to help you grow your faith and secure a more vital daily prayer life.
Bear His Cross Podcast Topics
- Christ and Coffee4
- Christian Characteristics7
- Christmas1
- Daily Following Jesus5
- Jonah5
- Noah4
- The Last Days7
- The Prodigal Son3
