Why did Jesus need to pray? He was God in the flesh. He prayed because He wanted a totally unhindered fellowship with the Father, His presence and His power.
Mark 1:34-35 And he healed many that were sick of divers diseases, and cast out many devils; and suffered not the devils to speak, because they knew him. And in the morning, rising up a great while before day, he went out, and departed into a solitary place, and there prayed.
He must have prayed for the people who had been healed—that they would see beyond the miracles and be saved. He must have prayed for His disciples, that they would be men of God. He prays for us.
If Jesus—God in human flesh—felt the need to pray, how much more do we need to make prayer a priority in our lives?
With humility and adoration we need to seek the will of God. We need to confess any sin in our lives. We need to be thankful for blessings and answered prayers.
We need to tell Him our needs and pray for the needs of others. We need to believe He hears and answers our prayer.
Prayer is essential for a holy, empowered and blessed spiritual life.
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