What is the priority of prayer in the Christian life?

The priority of prayer means recognizing prayer as essential communion with God through Christ. Prayer is not optional but a daily means of grace that shapes dependence on God, strengthens faith, and aligns the believer with God’s will.

How does Scripture shape the Christian’s prayer life?

Scripture teaches believers what to pray, why to pray, and how to pray. As we read the Word, we respond in prayer with adoration, confession, thanksgiving, and supplication, letting God’s truth guide our requests and deepen our communion with Him.

What should I do when prayer feels dry or difficult?

When prayer feels difficult, keep coming to the Lord in faith. Pray through the Psalms, use simple Scripture-shaped prayers, and remember that Christ intercedes for believers and the Spirit helps in our weakness. Persist in prayer, trusting God’s timing and grace.

The Priority of Prayer: Cultivating Communion with God

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The Priority of Prayer: Cultivating Communion with God

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Episode: The Priority of Prayer: Cultivating Communion with God

The Priority of Prayer

Prayer is not optional for the Christian life, it is essential. Scripture presents prayer not as a ritual or a therapeutic exercise, but as humble communion with the living God. In this episode Dave Jenkins walks through why prayer is central to spiritual growth, how the Word of God shapes our prayers, and how the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit work together as we pray.

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Dave Jenkins

Dave Jenkins is happily married to his wife, Sarah. He is a writer, editor, and speaker living in beautiful Southern Oregon. Dave is a lover of Christ, His people, the Church, and sound theology. He serves as the Executive Director of Servants of Grace Ministries, the Executive Editor of Theology for Life Magazine, the Host and Producer of Equipping You in Grace Podcast, and is a contributor to and producer of Contending for the Word. He is the author of The Word Explored: The Problem of Biblical Illiteracy and What To Do About It (House to House, 2021), The Word Matters: Defending Biblical Authority Against the Spirit of the Age (G3 Press, 2022), and Contentment: The Journey of a Lifetime (Theology for Life, 2024). You can find him on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Youtube, or read his newsletter. Dave loves to spend time with his wife, going to movies, eating at a nice restaurant, or going out for a round of golf with a good friend. He is also a voracious reader, in particular of Reformed theology, and the Puritans. You will often find him when he’s not busy with ministry reading a pile of the latest books from a wide variety of Christian publishers. Dave received his M.A.R. and M.Div through Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary.

The Priority of Prayer: Cultivating Communion with God

The Priority of Prayer: Cultivating Communion with God

The Priority of Prayer

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