Ways to pray

¹⁸ The Lord is near to all who call upon Him,
To all who call upon Him in truth.
¹⁹ He will fulfill the desire of those who fear Him;
He also will hear their cry and save them.

Psalm 145:18-19 NKJV

The concept of prayer in the Bible is connected with a variety of words that convey its depth and diversity. Here are some of the most common words associated with prayer in the Scriptures:

• Proseuche: This is the most common Greek word for “prayer” in the New Testament, used approximately 127 times. It signifies a wish, desire, prayer, or vow¹.
• Tefillah: A generic term for “prayer” in the Bible².
• Atirah: Related to “digging,” symbolizing a deep, earnest prayer (Genesis 25:21)².
• Techina: Means “supplication” or “begging,” indicating a humble approach to prayer (Deuteronomy 3:23)².
• Siach: Connotes “conversation,” reflecting the dialogical nature of prayer (Genesis 24:64, Psalms 102:1)².
• Amen: Often used to conclude a prayer, signifying agreement and truth³.

These terms reflect the multifaceted nature of prayer as seen in the Bible, encompassing everything from requests and supplications to conversations and vows with God.

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Father God,
Thank You for showing us how much You want to communicate with Your children through prayer. Thank You for Your great love, mercy and compassion. You care about Your children and the things that are important to us. We cannot thank You enough for the many blessings that You have bestowed upon us. Every day we get one step closer to being with You eternally. That is a blessing! We long for the day that we will get to see You face to face. Help us to strengthen our relationship with You until that day comes by praying. May we learn to seek Your face in all that we do. May we walk by the truths outlined in Your word. Whether we are talking, crying out, begging or wishing, may all of our prayers be lined up with the truth of Your word. Sometimes when we do not know what to say, we ask that Your Holy Spirit intercede for us. We thank You for providing us with everything that we need. Please bring peace to Israel. May Your kingdom come and Your will be done on earth as it is in Heaven. In Jesus’ name, we pray. Amen.

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