Why Prayer is Crucial
Have you ever been in a situation where people reacted negatively towards you? Maybe at this very moment you’re dealing with a difficult home life, work relationship, or situation at school. The way to handle troubles is by taking them to the Lord in prayer. Our Heavenly Father waits for us to approach His throne through prayer so we can gain His divine perspective and receive instruction on how to proceed. Unfortunately, in our prayer time a battle often takes place between what we want — avoiding conflict — and what God has planned for us, which is to move through it in faith. When we humbly seek the Lord through prayer, we invite Him to take the lead in our situation and to accomplish His plan. Scripture promises that He is our refuge, strength and help. (Psalm 46:1) He may direct us in ways we find surprising, but we can trust that they will always be for our good and His glory.
