Paul wrote to the Corinthians about his near-death experiences on his mission trip to Asia – and declared how God delivered him through their prayers. Prayer isn’t just something that helps you deal with your problems. It is necessary for God’s will to be manifested on Earth.

You also must help us by prayer.

II Corinthians 1:11

The New Testament takes you on a journey of commanded prayer. You are exhorted to “pray for those who persecute you” (Matthew 5:44), for God’s will to be done (Matthew 6:10), and for laborers to go into the harvest (Matthew 9:38). You are to pray in faith (Matthew 21:22) and not lose heart (Luke 18:1) while praying for strength to escape end-time persecution (Luke 21:36) and to not enter into temptation (Luke 22:40). You are to pray constantly (Romans 12:12) and with thanksgiving (Philippians 4:6) and steadfastness (Colossians 4:2), asking for gospel doors to be opened (Colossians 4:3). You are to pray without ceasing (I Thessalonians 5:17) and for those in the ministry (II Thessalonians 3:1) and for all people (I Timothy 2:1), lifting holy hands without anger or quarreling (I Timothy 2:8).

Plead with confidence for God’s purposes to be accomplished in your life, in your town, and in this nation. Pray! Pray! Pray!

Recommended Reading: I Timothy 2:1-6