What is a Prayer Time and why should I have one? (Part 1)

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More than likely, if you have been navigating though your Christian walk for any length of time, you have probably heard others discussing the idea of having a “prayer time or “quiet time.”  Maybe your church leadership gave you thorough guidance on how to have a daily prayer time and you have been faithful to it ever since. Maybe you heard about the concept in passing, but never had anyone tell you how to have a prayer/quiet time of your own. Or maybe you have tried since the beginning of your walk with Christ to have a prayer time and you find that you struggle with consistently having one. Whatever your experience is in the realm of quiet times and prayer times, I hope that this post is helpful for you.

First things first: what is a prayer time or a quiet time, exactly?

Outside of lingo, there is no difference between a “prayer time” and a “quiet time.” The ultimate goal is the same- to draw you closer to Jesus and to help you know Him more intimately. The terms are often used interchangeably, but don’t worry, for the sake of your spiritual growth, they mean the exact same thing. I typically use the term “prayer time” more than not, so for the sake of this blog post, that is what I will refer to it as from here on out. As a believer in Christ, we each have a responsibility to seek the Lord in prayer, bible reading, and worship. Having a definite prayer time helps you establish just that. Your prayer time is your opportunity to seek the Lord and talk to Him (through worship and prayer) and for Him to talk back to you (through prayer and the Word).

Why should I have my prayer time?

Having your prayertime has many benefits. Matthew 6:33 tells us to seek first, the kingdom of God and His righteousmess and all these things will be added unto us (paraphrase). Essentially, if we put God first, we get an extra dose of favor, abundance, and blessings. Though the material rewards are vast, there are much greater soul benefits that should motivate you to have a daily prayertime. 2 Timothy 3:16 tell us that all scripture is profitable for teaching, correction, training, and reproof (paraphrase), thus if you read the word it will provide these things for you. It’s important that we spend time with the Lord daily so that daily, His word can teach us, correct us, train us, and reprove us.

See part two for deeper motivations on why we should have a prayer time.

Until Next Time.

XOXO,

Myah

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What are your thoughts on having a daily prayertime with the Lord?

Do you currently have a daily prayertime?