There
are three primary settings for biblical prayer which should have priority in
our lives. The first is a focused type of scheduled prayer (Mt.6:6). This is
the kind where, like Daniel’s three times a day or Jesus’ predawn appointments,
we plan to meet with God for a significant session of “pouring out our hearts
before the Lord” (Ps.62:8). The second setting for prayer is a team effort.
This is when we meet with other Christians in groups to help one another direct
our thoughts, intercessions and thanksgivings to God (Ac.12:11). Praying with
others allows us to share one another’s burdens (Gal.6:2) and prompts us to
express requests and concerns to God that would have never otherwise crossed
our minds. A third setting for prayer can take place in your life right now. It
is the kind Paul called “praying continually” (1Th.5:17). These are the
comments and request that should punctuate our lives as we reach out to our
omnipresent God amid all the events and activities of our day (cf. Neh.2:4-5).
Let’s make all three a priority as we seek to deepen our relationship and
communication with the living God.
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