Prayer: A Divine Invitation
A Prayer Workbook
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“And he spake a parable unto them to this end, that men ought to pray, and not to faint” Luke 18:1.
“Pray without ceasing” 1 Thessalonians 5:17.
You are probably wondering “why write another prayer workbook when there are a plethora of books and workbooks already available to be read and used?” Why even attempt to do something that has already been done? Well, the answer is simple. God has instituted prayer for our salvation and our well-being!
We were created in the image and likeness of God. The question is “How can we have His likeness and His image if we are not connected with Him?” It is having a relationship with God! Where we commune with Him about the affairs of life. It’s about a “love” relationship with Him! “It is crucial for us to understand that the relationship of love that God established with mankind is not separate from His purpose God has for mankind.”[1]
That intimate relationship with Christ helps us to get to know Him and His will for our lives! It is a means whereby God’s will can be done on earth as it is in heaven. Prayer is nothing more than communion with God where you surrender your all to Him. It’s revealing your most inner thoughts and feelings to the Creator of the universe. Prayer is something that every Christian should do and ought to do! Prayer should be given our highest priority! It’s something that is commanded by God; “that men ought to pray, and not to faint” Luke 18:1.
[1] Dr. Myles Munroe, “Understanding the Purpose and Power of Prayer” (New Kensington, PA: Whitaker House, 2002), p. 37
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A Divine Invitation is about having an intimate relationship with God. We get to know who God is and what God has done for us. Knowing who God is helps us in our prayer life, where we can communicate with God freely and openly.
Prayer is important to our spiritual lives just as breathing is important to our existence. It is the same way with prayer. If we refuse or stop, our spiritual life will cease to exist! It is just that simple! Plus, Jesus is our example when it comes to prayer. His life was saturated with prayer. He prayed at every juncture of His life.
Prayer is an invitation that Christ gives to each of us so that we can come into His presence. We do not need the help of anyone else to approach the God of the universe. He’s there waiting on us to come to Him in prayer.
Prayer lets us know that we have Someone who listens to our supplications and answers them according to His will! Prayer is personal and intentional. Prayer allows us to feel the love that Jesus has for us. It draws us into His presence where we can find peace, joy, and contentment.
About the Author
Pastor Curtis Hall is a graduate from Oakwood University, formerly Oakwood College in Huntsville, Alabama. He received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Theology and a Master of Arts degree in Pastoral Studies.
Currently, he is a pastor in the South Central Conference of Seventh-day Adventist serving the Fultondale/Talladega District in central Alabama. Pastor Hall has been a pastor for over twenty years and enjoys his work. He is married to the former Bertha A. Turner and they have been married for over thirty years. His wife has been a blessing since he has entered into the ministry. God has blessed them both with the gift of ministry.
Recently, Pastor Hall has been elected as the Prayer Coordinator of the conference. He will work along with Prayer Coordinators and the Prayer Federation Presidents, to help ignite individuals’ lives that are saturated with prayer. His aim is that everyone will have a strong prayer life.
Currently, he is a pastor in the South Central Conference of Seventh-day Adventist serving the Fultondale/Talladega District in central Alabama. Pastor Hall has been a pastor for over twenty years and enjoys his work. He is married to the former Bertha A. Turner and they have been married for over thirty years. His wife has been a blessing since he has entered into the ministry. God has blessed them both with the gift of ministry.
Recently, Pastor Hall has been elected as the Prayer Coordinator of the conference. Along with Prayer Coordinators and the Prayer Federation Presidents, help to ignite a life that is saturated with prayer. This includes having churches that are saturated with prayer! His aim is that everyone will have a strong prayer life.