It is not just requesting, but passionately appealing. In pleading, we are making our case before God as to why He should grant our prayer request. At first, this can seem awkward or inappropriate.
That can mean thanking Him, praising Him, confessing something you've done wrong or expressing a need you have. It can mean talking to Him as you would to a friend. Learning how to pray is really about developing a relationship with God. Relationships are built on moments of connection and communication.
What is Pleading? Pleading with God is that part of prayer (a subset of supplication) in which we argue our case with God, as Isaac Watts wonderfully says, “in a fervent yet humble manner.” It is not just petition, but petition well-reasoned. It is not just requesting, but passionately appealing.
In times of distress turn to God in prayer and ask Him to fulfill His promises. Attitude of Humility & Expectancy. Acknowledge & Confess Sin. Bring Specific Concerns & Details to God. Focus on God's Character. Base Our Requests on the Promises in God's Word.
Put Him in Remembrance It means that as a covenant believer, you can stand before the throne of God when you pray and remind Him of His promises. You can lay your case legally before Him and plead your case as a lawyer would plead his case before a judge.
Go to the written Word of God. Find scriptures that apply to your situation, and make those the foundation for your petition. Consult with the Holy Spirit. Write your petition. Pray the prayer of petition. Have confidence. Praise God for the answer.
I hope they will encourage you to make this year a year of prayer. Know to whom you are speaking. Thank Him. Ask for God's will. Say what you need. Ask for forgiveness. Pray with a friend. Pray the Word. Memorize Scripture.
Pray through Psalm 1-24. Let God examine your heart and bring to light both your strengths and things that need to change. 'Examine me, O God, and know my mind; test me, and discover my thoughts. Find out if there is any evil in me and guide me in the everlasting way.
How to Seek God 1 Oh give thanks to the LORD, call upon His name; Make known His deeds among the peoples. 2 Sing to Him, sing praises to Him; Speak of all His wonders. 3 Glory in His holy name; Let the heart of those who seek the LORD be glad. 4 Seek the LORD and His strength; Seek His face continually.