Prayer has strong benefits that can make our lives better. Let’s look at some:
- Prayer shifts our attention.
We get so busy. It’s easy to only see what’s around us. Prayer makes us look up from earthly stuff to heaven. It gives us peace and a new view. - Prayer draws us nearer to God.
Talking to God in prayer builds a closer bond. We get to know Him better and feel His love and presence. - Prayer gets us into God’s presence.
Before, we needed others like priests to talk to God. But Jesus changed that. Now we can go right to God in prayer. - Prayer helps others.
Praying with or for people is a strong way to show love. Whether in person or alone, our prayers can heal, give strength, and guide those who need it. - Prayer calms us down.
The world’s full of worry. Prayer brings peace. We can give our troubles to God. He cares and will comfort and strengthen us. - Prayer makes things change.
Prayer can turn things around. It can change our situation or even us. When we pray sincerely, God hears and answers in ways we don’t always get.