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The Role of Prayer in Our Daily Routines

Prayer is a vital spiritual discipline that must be diligently exercised in our daily routines. It is our primary portal to joy and the best part not just of each day but of life. Prayer is not just about getting things for ourselves, but about communing with God and conforming ourselves to His will. When we pray, we should not just be asking for physical health, well-being, social relationships, and spiritual growth, but also for the knowledge of God's will in all spiritual matters. This includes understanding how prayer is to be made and how God works in our hearts to accomplish what we have asked of Him.

Prayer is not just about asking God for things, but also about creating in ourselves a right attitude with respect to God's will. It is a means of discerning His will and aligning ourselves with His holy will. Jesus taught his disciples to pray in this way, and we should follow His example. Prayer helps us to regain the proper priorities, discern biblical wisdom, and make right judgments. Without prayer, we live as temporal people, disconnected from the life of God within us. Prayer is the way that the life of God in us is nourished, and it is essential for living a life that is in the light of eternity.

In order to make prayer a more effective part of our daily routines, we need to focus on several key areas. Firstly, we need to reorient ourselves to the higher purposes of prayer, which include communing with God and conforming ourselves to His will. Secondly, we need to make prayer a priority, setting aside time each day to pray and seeking to deepen our relationship with God through prayer. Finally, we need to pray together with other believers, as this can be a powerful way to encourage and strengthen one another in our prayer lives. By focusing on these areas, we can make prayer a more integral part of our daily routines and experience the joy and benefits that come from communing with God.