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The Danger of Praying in Ignorance of Scripture

Prayer is powerful, but prayer without understanding God's Word can become an expression of assumptions rather than faith. Young believers must learn that prayer is not an opportunity to tell God what to do according to our emotions. Prayer is fellowship with God, and Scripture gives us the foundation for understanding His character, His will and His ways. “So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.” Romans 10:17.

There are prayers people make because they have heard someone else pray them, without examining whether the prayer agrees with Scripture. Sometimes young people ask God for things that contradict His principles, then become frustrated when they do not receive the desired answer. The problem is not always that God has refused to answer; sometimes the believer has not learned what God's Word actually says about the matter. Scripture gives your prayer direction.

You cannot build a strong prayer life while neglecting the Bible. If you only pray when you are afraid, excited, desperate or confused, your prayer life may become controlled by circumstances. But when you study Scripture, you begin to understand how to pray according to God's will. You learn to pray for wisdom, character, holiness, understanding, purpose, strength and the advancement of God's kingdom rather than making every prayer about personal comfort.

Young people especially need to understand that spiritual passion must be accompanied by biblical knowledge. You can pray for hours and still make foolish decisions if you refuse to study the Word. You can speak in spiritual language and still lack wisdom in relationships, finances, purpose and character. The Holy Spirit does not compete with Scripture. He leads you into the truth and helps you understand and apply God's Word.

When you pray, open your Bible. Let Scripture shape your desires, correct your assumptions and guide your expectations. Do not simply ask, “Lord, give me what I want.” Learn to ask, “Lord, what is Your will, and how should I align my life with it?” When young people learn to pray with biblical understanding, prayer becomes more than a religious activity; it becomes fellowship with God that produces wisdom, obedience and transformation.Christian Counselors

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