Though Scripture contains many written prayers, like those found in the book of Psalms, and many teachings on how to pray, like the parables and sermons in Jesus’s ministry, this reading plan focuses on the prayers offered to God in the narratives of Scripture. Each day we’ll read a narrative that includes a prayer from an individual or group. Their prayers vary in length, type, posture, purpose, and God’s response. The secondary passages explore how the rest of Scripture speaks to the themes demonstrated in the main reading.
While each account is different, every prayer recorded in Scripture teaches us about the unchanging God who invites us to speak to and hear from Him. These prayers model for us what it can look like to be in conversation with God. As you read, notice the posture and emotions present each day.
Reading Scripture together is the centerpiece of what we do at She Reads Truth. As we spend time as a community reading Prayers in Scripture together, we encourage you to start by reading the daily Scripture on your own. Then join us here to engage and encourage one another as we respond to what we’ve read in the comments.
Do you find it hard to believe that God receives our prayers? Why or why not?
It is not hard for me to believe that God hears my prayers. There have been times I have silently and publicly prayed for somethings, which ultimately lead to God giving me public revelation and/or provision.
No, because He had answered so many… Not in my time frame but His. So I need to lay my requests down instead of holding onto them. He is the God that responds, the God that is living and receives and takes is in as we are. So I will wait patiently on the Lord because He has and had waited patiently on me…. Lord I am yours, use me as you will. You know my heart, you know my will and I’m done trying to do it for others and not you… So take my life and let it be! Thank you Lord for this time and this community of people around me and this Bible study, I pray for each and every one of you.
9 The Lord is not slow in keeping his promise, as some understand slowness. Instead he is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance. – 2 Peter 3:9
I needed this reminder. God probably waits on us more than we actually wait on him. The story of Manasseh shows just how patient and willing to forgive He is.
9 The Lord is not slow in keeping his promise, as some understand slowness. Instead he is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance. – 2 Peter 3:9
I believe that God receives all of our prayers. He just answers and fulfills them on His perfect time. We also have a hards time hearing His answers when we’re not paying attention, disappointed, and doubting Him.
I believe that God receives all of our prayers. He just answers and fulfill
I sometimes do find it difficult, as I have allowed my past sin to cloud my understanding of God. But this account of Manasseh shows how no one is too far gone for God to be receptive to our prayers, or bring us back to His kingdom. His mercy is boundless and His desire is that none should perish. How amazing is the grave of our God! Thank you Jesus!
I do find it hard but I do also believe he hears our prayers just answer in his timing not ours