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we need to pray


Choose to pray.  


Yesterday we talked about connecting with people.  The best way to keep the connection and assure that it is clear is to begin the connection with God.  Our connection to God.


We hear from Him in many ways, yet the best connection is to pray.  This is a subject and need that we have examined many times in the devotions I have shared.  


Prayer is essential.  Circumstances in our lives and around the world call us to pray.


A friend with a health need… we need to pray.


A conflict in another part of the world… we need to pray.


All the time and not just in crisis… we need to pray.


That is why I bring this to ur attention once again today with the needs around us growing in so many ways.  We can pray and connect with God.


He is able, and He is listening.


Spend time praying today because… we need to pray.


2 Chronicles 7:15  NLT

My eyes will be open and my ears attentive to every prayer made in this place.


Lamentations 2:19  NLT

Rise during the night and cry out. Pour out your hearts like water to the Lord. Lift up your hands to him in prayer, pleading for your children, for in every street they are faint with hunger.


Ephesians 6:18  NLT

Pray in the Spirit at all times and on every occasion. Stay alert and be persistent in your prayers for all believers everywhere.


Philippians 4:6  NLT

Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done.


1 Timothy 2:8  NLT

In every place of worship, I want men to pray with holy hands lifted up to God, free from anger and controversy.


We need to pray!

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