Because the enemy does not want us to pray we are often under attack. The enemy loves to isolate believers and try to weaken their effectiveness. This is especially true for prayer leaders and ministries that are set up to stand in the gap. Thankfully, according to Isaiah 40:31, “But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles, they will run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.” This is not the time to give up but to press in and press on!
In order to develop a clear idea of prayer, we must first have a clear idea of God. Biblically speaking, God is a personal Being. This is critical to prayer because it means that God is a Person we can interact with, that He has a will and that we are able to relate to Him on a meaningful level. If He were impersonal, then prayer would not be meaningful. If He were personal, but uncaring and distant, prayer wouldn’t serve a purpose.
Not only is God personal, He is also loving (1 John 4:8, 16; John 3:16). This is also important in relation to prayer. If God were personal, but uncaring or unkind, then prayer might do us more harm than good! God is not only lovin ...
