Communication with God (Prayer)

As priests, all members of the Church hold both the privilege and the responsibility of direct communication with God. This priesthood is not restricted to a select few but is granted to all believers through Jesus Christ, who made access to the Father possible by His sacrifice and resurrection (1 Peter 2:9). This direct relationship signifies that every believer possesses both the right and the responsibility to approach God without intermediaries. Properly understanding how to communicate with God is essential to the Christian life, as it demonstrates both our reverence for God and our commitment to spiritual responsibilities.

As a royal priesthood, our duties include offering spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God along with communicate directly with Him (1 Peter 2:5). In the Christian walk, communication with God takes many forms, each having its own significance and purpose. Therefore, understanding how to communicate with God is essential.

Worship

Worship involves attributing to God the honor and recognition He is due. Worship is a result of an attitude of the heart that is rooted in understanding Who God is, and what He has done. Today, rather than physical prostration, God seeks those who worship in spirit and truth (John 4:24). In 1 Thessalonians 5:17, we are instructed to worship without ceasing. Since worship entails acknowledging the full weight of God's glory—a proper opinion of Him—it serves as the primary means of communication with the Father.

Ask

Asking involves making a request to someone in a position of greater authority. When we communicate with God in this manner, it should be approached rationally, after examining the situation to determine whether the request aligns with God’s will for us.

And that which if we should ask, we receive from Him, because we guard His commandments and we do the things pleasing before Him. 1 John 3:22

Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving is an attitude of gratitude that is expressed to God in all things and for all men (1 Timothy 2:1).

We give thanks to God the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, petitioning always concerning you, Colossians 1:3

Praise

Praise is the fruit of our lips confessing His character. Therefore, we verbally affirm His attributes and actions.

Therefore, because of this let us continually offer up a sacrifice of praise to the God; that is, the fruit of our lips confessing His name, Hebrews 13:15

Confession of sin

Confession means to say the same thing. It is a verbal agreement concerning a matter. We verbally agree with God that our action was not out from faith, and thus constitutes an act of lawlessness—sin.

If perhaps we should confess our sins, He is faithful and just in order that He should forgive our sins and cleanse us from all unrighteousness, 1 John 1:9

Vow

A vow is a solemn commitment to perform a specific action, contingent upon God's permission. A vow should not be made lightly, and must be honored at all costs if God permits the circumstances for its fulfillment. Vows are often made as a response to harm caused by sin against another person, particularly when the wrongdoing affects members of the household of faith.

And the vow of the faith will save the mentally ill and the Lord will raise him up and also the sins he committed will be forgiven him, James 5:15

Supplication

Supplication is an urgent plea for help, offered when we face situations where the outcome is beyond our control. One example of this type of communication is to cry out for help on behalf of another saint after putting on the amor of God to fend off an attack from Satan. Since Satan roams around like a roaring lion seeking whom he may devour, we supplication on behalf of other Christians being attacked.

Be anxious for nothing, but in all by worship and supplication after thanksgiving make your request known before the God, Philippians 4:6

Intercession

Intercession involves communicating with God on behalf of another person. It is an act of advocating for others, seeking divine intervention, guidance, or mercy in their lives. This type of prayer is distinct because it emphasizes the needs, struggles, or circumstances of another individual rather than focusing on personal requests.

Therefore, I encourage first of all to make supplication, worship, intercession, thanks giving concerning all men, 1 Timothy 2:1