Thinking back on my early years of faith, I remember praying a lot. Many times, I cried out to Elohim for deliverance or guidance as I was prone to suffering the consequences of my dumb mistakes. But after I grew up a little bit, in my faith, I really loved reading the Psalms, and still do. They are such inspirational prayers and petitions and can be very comforting. They are also a great tutor on how to pray. Here are a couple of examples:
Psa 5:2 Hearken unto the voice of my cry, my King, and my Elohiym: for unto you will I pray.
Directing our prayers to our Father, our Elohim, is in line with this psalmist. Asking Him to hear us is an attitude of humility.
Psa 55:17 Evening, and morning, and at noon, will I pray, and cry aloud: and he shall hear my voice.
Praying 3 times a day as a regular practice is a standard that was set when the daily sacrifices were initially set up. Now we can pray at least that often and even without ceasing.
Psa 122:6 Pray for the peace of Yerushalayim: they shall prosper that love you.
Jer 29:12 Then shall ye call upon me, and ye shall go and pray unto me, and I will hearken unto you.
Mat_6:5-15 And when you pray, you shall not be as the hypocrites are: for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and in the corners of the streets, that they may be seen of men. Amein I say unto you, They have את their reward.
6:6 But you, when you pray, enter into your closet, and when you have shut your door, pray to your Father which is in secret; and your Father which sees in secret shall reward you openly.
6:7 But when ye pray, use not vain repetitions, as the heathen do: for they think that they shall be heard for their much speaking.
6:8 Be not ye therefore like unto them: for your Father knoweth what things ye have need of, before ye ask him.
6:9 After this manner therefore pray ye: Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. 6:10 Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven.
6:11 Give us this day our daily bread.
6:12 And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors.
6:13 And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil: For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen.
6:14 For if ye forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you:
6:15 But if ye forgive not men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses.
We can grow closer to our Creator through our prayers. He hears those He calls as His own, the covenant people. Walking in His Ways definitely includes a regular prayer life. It is a simple habit and one worth investing your time and effort.
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