The Best Prayer Prompt
To help you pray more intentionally this season
It’s one week until Christmas and I definitely don’t feel like I’m in the Christmas Spirit.
If I’m honest (which is not hard for me to be), my heart feels far from one of adoration and joy. And the worst part is there’s no reason for it. Unfortunately, some days (even weeks at times) my mental health is just harder than others; I’m easily distracted, easily irritated, finding it hard to be grateful. Anyone feel me?
In these moments, it’s really hard for me to authentically pray. I let the Devil deceive me into believing that I have to feel close to God in order for Him to hear me. And, well, that’s a lie.
The heart is deceitful above all things and beyond cure. Who can understand it? Jeremiah 17:9
Maybe you’re reading this and thinking, “sister, I am with you.” Or maybe you are walking hand in hand in a season of closeness and calm. Even if you’re reading this never having prayed before, I’m sure the thought of how to even begin seems overwhelming.
None of these things mean we don’t pray. In contrast, we are to pray, always!
🙏 Anxious? Pray (Philippians 4:6)
🙏 Convicted? Pray (James 5:16)
🙏 Longing? Pray (John 15:7)
🙏 Defeated? Pray (Romans 8:26)
🙏 Thankful? Pray (1 Thessalonians 5:18)
🙏 Happy? Pray (Romans 12:12)
🙏 Saturday? PRAY (1 Thessalonians 5:17)
That is why I love prayer prompts. Ever heard of them? Chances are if you grew up in the church, you’ve heard of these and maybe do this already.
But, if you’re a new or newer believer (I’ve been saved by grace for over a decade and just heard of these a couple years ago!), then I hope these help you to focus on Jesus and armor up in our daily battles.
DON’T MISS THIS
“Therefore take up the whole armor of God… praying at all times in the Spirit, with all prayer and supplication.” Ephesians 6:13-18 ESV
Yes, praying is a weapon in our arsenal against the enemy. I don’t know about you, but I think that’s powerful.
While I don’t necessarily think prayer should always be so stiff, I also think that using this prompt helps me to better freely open up while I pray, and allow the Spirit to lead me.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
Prayer is PERSONAL. I don’t believe there is a wrong way to pray. If you are saved by grace too, then the Lord knows your heart (Romans 8:26).
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So here is my favorite prayer prompt to help you focus on, or be more intentional while/when you pray.
P is for PRAISE (Hebrews 13:15)
“Through him then let us continually offer up a sacrifice of praise to God, that is, the fruit of lips that acknowledge his name.”
Start your prayer by praising our savior. It is scientifically proven that gratitude can change everything. When we start our prayers with praise, we are intentionally shifting our thoughts to all the good we have and all the things we’re thankful for.
R is for REPENT (Isaiah 1:27)
“Zion shall be redeemed by justice, and those in her who repent, by righteousness.”
Isaiah assures us that we are redeemed through the blood of Jesus. He forgives us – completely and totally, no questions asked, not ebcause of anything we have done, but because of HIS righteousness that we are clothed in as new creations in Christ. Think about apologizing to a friend and receiving their forgiveness; that’s how relationships grow. Or if you’re a parent, how grateful are you when your child admits when they’re wrong and sincerely apologizes? How we communicate with our Heavenly Father is no different.
A is for ASK (John 15:7)
If you abide in me, and my words abide in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you.
It is written clear as day in Gods word that we can ask for anything in prayer, if we ABIDE in Christ. The world likes to call this “the law of attraction.” But really, it’s people genuinely asking God (who they mistake for the “universe”, but that’s a whole other post) for the desires of their heart. Remember, just because someone doesn’t believe in God, doesn’t mean He’s not actively pursuing them (John 3:16-17). Also remember Gods timing is not the same as our own. The scripture doesn’t say you’ll receive it right away. But when we abide in the Lord, our will and desires will ultimately line up with His will, and for His glory .
Y is for YIELD (Proverbs 18:20)
From the fruit of a man’s mouth his stomach is satisfied; he is satisfied by the yield of his lips.
Finally, close your prayer by giving it all up to the one who upholds it all in His hands. Everything we have is His. Every breath is a gift. Every trial refines us. Every detail of every thing we see, think, feel, touch – it’s all God. So whatever it is you’re holding onto that’s hindering you in this moment, shake it off and into His mighty and capable hand.
Just because I don’t feel like I’m in the Christmas Spirit, doesn’t mean I can’t experience the Christmas Spirit.
As we think about the little baby in a manger, fully God and fully man, I hope this prayer prompt helps us to grow closer to our Emmanuel, God with us (2 Timothy 1:9).
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Do you have questions about prayer or want to talk to someone about praying? You can always reach out to me on social or email! I’m here for you, sister!
