Prayer A Deep Study
Pray to God for Security in Your Daily Walk
— 7 VERSES THAT TELL US TO PRAY —
Chronicles16:11 “Seek the Lord and his strength; seek his face always.”
2 Chronicles 7:14 “… and my people, who bear my name, humble themselves, pray and seek my face, and turn from their evil ways, then I will hear from heaven, forgive their sin, and heal their land.”
Jeremiah 29:12-13 “You will call to me, and I will listen to you. You will seek and find me when you search for me with all your heart.”
James 5:13 “Is anyone among you suffering? He should pray. Is anyone cheerful? H should sing praises. Is anyone among you sick? He should call the elders of the church, and they are to pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord.”
Proverbs 15:8 “The sacrifice of the wicked is detestable to the Lord but the prayer of the upright is his delight.”
Psalm 17:6 “I will call on you, God, because you will answer me.”
Romans 12:11-12 “Do not lack diligence in zeal; be fervent in the Spirit; serve the Lord. Rejoice in hope, be patient in affliction; be persistent in prayer.”
Our God is a Good Father. Praying to Him and His Son allows us to find reassurance, security as we communicate.
Lean into God through your prayers.
All verses this section from the Christian Standard Bible
When Did Prayer Start?
We do not know when the first prayers were uttered.
Eve had another son and she named him Seth. “A son was born to Seth also, and he named him Enosh. At that time people began to call on the Lord.” Genesis 4:26 What is, “called on the name of the Lord?” We shall see that this phrase occurs often in Scripture. You will find that this is praying to God.
Abram went to Canaan and camped with his people near Ai and Beth-el. He builds an altar and calls on the name of the Lord. “From there he moved on to the hill country East of Beth-el and pitched his tent, with Beth-el on the west and Ai on the east. He built an altar to the Lord there, and he called on the name of the Lord…” Genesis 12:8-9a Later Abram’s son Isaac built an altar at Beersheba. “So he built an altar there, called on the name of the Lord, and pitched his tent there. Isaac’s servants also dug a well there.” Calling on the name of the Lord is an old act.
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8 Verses Relying on the Security Found in God
Romans 10:13 “For whosoever shall call on the name of the Lord shall be saved.”
Joel 2:32a “And it shall come to pass, that whosoever shall call on the name of the Lord shall be delivered…”
Psalm 116:1-2 “I love the Lord, because he hath heard my voice and my supplications. Because he hath inclined his ear unto me, therefore I will call upon him as long as I live.”
Psalm 91:14-15 “Because he hath set his love upon me, therefore will I deliver him: I will set him on high, because he hath known my name. He will call upon me, and I will answer him: I will be with him in trouble: I will deliver him and honor him.”
Psalm 53:4 “Will evil doers never understand? They consume my people as they consume bread; they do not call on God.”
1 Corinthians 1:2 “To the church at Corinth, to those sanctified in Christ Jesus, called as saints, with those in every place who call on the name of Jesus Christ our Lord - both their Lord and ours.”
Zephaniah 3:9 “For I will then restore pure speech to the peoples so that all of them may call on the name of the Lord and serve him with a single purpose.”
1 Kings18:24 “Then you will call on the name of your God, and I will call on the name of the Lord. The God who answers with fire, he is God.”
Trust God as Your Strong Tower - There is Security and Strength In His Shadow
Who among us does not feel that someone has prayed for us? We did not believe in Christ on our own. God has pursued us via the Holy Spirit, and people have prayed for us even if they only pray that the lost be saved. We should extend that same act of love for anyone not saved through their belief in Jesus Christ
Use these 5 Verses About Security in God in Your Prayer Life
The Book of Psalms is a wonderful source for prayer, words for us to use, promises to claim, safety to be pled for. Everything to get over any hurdle that stands before us in life is available through prayer.
Psalm 16:1 “Keep me safe, my God, for in you I take refuge.”
Psalm 9:9-10 “You, Lord, are a stronghold for the oppressed, a stronghold in times of trouble. Those who know your name trust you, O Lord.”
Psalm 23:4 “Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for You are with me; Your rod and your staff, they comfort me.”
Psalm 17:8 “Keep me as the apple of Your eye, hide me in the shadow of Your wings.”
Psalm 57:1 “Have mercy on me. O God, have mercy, for in you my soul takes refuge. I will take refuge in the shadow of your wings until the danger has passed.”
Psalm 32:7 “You are my hiding place; you will protect me from trouble and surround me with songs of deliverance.”
He Suffered Because He Loved Us First
Whom do you claim to love that you do not talk to? A Christian cannot avoid or shirk their need to talk with God. Remember the thief on the cross; he was in dire-straights and knew he was about to die. Yet, he was able to speak with Jesus and make his plea. He found security in his believe. We also can speak with our Lord and Savior and know that He listens. He loved us first!
Your Prayer Closet: You have all you need - pray for strength!
2 Peter 1:3, 5-6, 10-11 “His divine power has given us everything required for life through the knowledge of him who called us by his own glory and goodness. For every reason, make every effort to supplement your faith with goodness, goodness with knowledge, knowledge with self-control, self-control with endurance, endurance with godliness, godliness with brotherly affection and brotherly affection with love. Therefore, brothers and sisters, make every effort to confirm you calling and election, because if you do these things you will never stumble. For in this way, entry into the eternal kingdom of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ will be richly provided for you.”
1 Chronicles 16:11 “Look to the Lord and his strength; seek his face always.”
2 Timothy 1:7 “For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power and love and self-discipline.”
1 Corinthians 16:13 “Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith, be courageous; be strong.”
Isaih 40:29 “He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak.”
Isaiah 41:10 “Fear not, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your god: I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous hand.”
These few scriptures are a great place to ponder and formulate your prayers for God’s help staying on course. Heed what Peter tells us and seek God’s support through Bible study, prayer and yes, fasting. God is there to hold us up as we do His will. Peter’s comments above support, “love conquers many sins.”
