subject: A Prayer Journal For Praying Power [print this page] Nearly all Christians say they should pray more because they know the power of prayer. Praying power is an incredible power and simply getting into the routine of regular prayer is a power in itself. Keeping a prayer journal, you may be motivated to pray more and to pray frequently for specific people or for specific goals.
Praying Power
Thanking God for his blessings is a great way to exercise your praying power. While many of us save prayer for asking for things, mature Christians set aside prayer time to simply communicate with God and to thank Him for all that He has done for them. When we set aside time to simply communicate with God and not ask for anything in particular, it is a powerful improvement in our relationship with Him.
Many Christians believe the words in the Bible is the way God and His Son speak to us, and we speak to them through our prayers. Others set aside prayer for petition, praying for health or wealth or whatever the need is at any given time. However, by keeping a prayer journal, you are reminded to expand your prayer life to include others besides yourself and you are reminded that prayer isn't just about asking for things.
One of God's wishes is for us to take the time to pray. Even Jesus prayed to God when he could have just spoken to him. Maybe it was for our example that Jesus got away by himself to pray to the Father but if that is correct, it is an example worth putting to good use.
Many times we may forget our previous prayers, therefore having a prayer journal is an excellent way to keep track of them and their progress. It really amazing to look back and see how our prayers were answered. Some people are even surprised months later to look at the things they prayed for. This frequently happens because as our prayer life improves, so does our maturity in the faith. Still, it is a great exercise to use to grow in our relationship with the Father and the Son.
