Be vigilant with a view to prayers

Be vigilant with a view to prayers.—1 Pet. 4:7.

Prayer of David, psalm 51 (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

In our prayers, we may often petition Jehovah for His help in satisfying our needs and in overcoming obstacles. The “Hearer of prayer” lovingly listens to our appeals for help. (Ps. 65:2) However, we should also endeavour to focus on other forms of prayer. These include those of praise, thanksgiving, and supplication. There are many reasons why our prayers to Jehovah should include words of praise. For instance, we are moved to praise him when we think of “his works of mightiness” and “the abundance of his greatness.” (Ps. 150:1-6) Why, the six verses of the 150th Psalm exhort us 13 different times to praise Jehovah! With deep reverence for God, the composer of another psalm sang:

“Seven times in the day I have praised you because of your righteous judicial decisions.” (Ps. 119:164)

Jehovah surely deserves to be praised. Therefore, should we not praise him in our prayers “seven times in the day,” that is, very often? w13 11/15 1:1, 3, 4

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Preceding articles:

1. Our openness to being approachable
2. Natural inclinations and Praying and asking
3. Always rejoicing Praying constantly Giving thanks for everything
4. Psalm 66 HRV
5. Psalm 66 OJB
6. Praying and acts of meditation without ceasing
7. Praying is surrendering in all circumstances
8. Be sound in mind and be vigilant with a view to prayers

Dutch version / Nederlandstalige versie: Weest waakzaam met het oog op gebeden

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Additional reading:

1. Blaming their circumstances for what they are
2. Blind leading the blind
3. Humility and the Fear of the Lord
4. People Seeking for God 3 Laws and directions
5. Trusting, Faith, Calling and Ascribing to Jehovah #6 Prayer #4 Attitude
6. Trusting, Faith, Calling and Ascribing to Jehovah #8 Prayer #6 Communication and manifestation
7. Trusting, Faith, Calling and Ascribing to Jehovah #10 Prayer #8 Condition
8. Trusting, Faith, Calling and Ascribing to Jehovah #16 Benefits of praying
9. Trusting, Faith, Calling and Ascribing to Jehovah #17 Sorts of prayers
10. God is my refuge and my fortress in Him I will trust
11. Give your worries to God
12. True riches
13. Exceeding Great and Precious Promise
14. A Breath for tomorow
15. God Feeds The Birds
16. Rejoicing in the day
17. Heed of the Saviour
18. A Living Faith #7 Prayer

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