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The Role of Prayer in Seeking Righteousness

As Christians, we believe that our ultimate goal in life is to seek righteousness and live a life that is pleasing to God. The Bible teaches us that righteousness is not something that we can achieve on our own, but it is a gift from God that is given to us through faith in Jesus Christ.

However, this does not mean that we are passive in our pursuit of righteousness. We are called to actively seek righteousness and live a life that is consistent with God’s standards. In this blog post, we will explore the role of prayer in seeking righteousness and how it can help us live a more righteous life.

What is Prayer?

Prayer is a way for us to communicate with God. It is an opportunity for us to talk to God, to share our thoughts and feelings with Him, and to seek His guidance and direction in our lives.

Prayer is not just a ritual or a religious obligation; it is a powerful tool that can help us grow in our relationship with God and deepen our faith.

In the Bible, we see many examples of prayer. One of the most famous is the Lord’s Prayer, which is found in Matthew 6:9-13. This prayer was taught by Jesus to His disciples as a model for how we should pray. It starts with acknowledging God’s holiness and asking for His will to be done on earth as it is in heaven.

It then asks for our daily needs to be met and for forgiveness of our sins. Finally, it ends with a plea for protection from temptation and evil.

The Importance of Prayer in Seeking Righteousness

Prayer is essential in our pursuit of righteousness for several reasons. First, it helps us align our hearts and minds with God’s will. When we pray, we are acknowledging that God is in control of our lives and that we need His guidance and direction. This helps us to put aside our own desires and seek what God wants for us.

Second, prayer is a way for us to confess our sins and ask for forgiveness. As Christians, we believe that we are saved by grace through faith in Jesus Christ.

However, we also recognize that we are still sinners and that we need to confess our sins and ask for forgiveness on a daily basis. This helps us to stay humble and to recognize our need for God’s grace in our lives.

Third, prayer is a way for us to ask God for strength and help in living a righteous life. We cannot live a righteous life on our own; we need God’s help and power to do so. When we pray, we are asking God to give us the strength and courage to overcome temptation and to live a life that is pleasing to Him.

Biblical Examples of Prayer in Seeking Righteousness

Throughout the Bible, we see many examples of prayer being used in the pursuit of righteousness. One of the most famous examples is King David’s prayer of repentance in Psalm 51.

In this psalm, David acknowledges his sinfulness and asks for God’s forgiveness and cleansing. He also asks God to create in him a clean heart and renew a right spirit within him.

Another example is the prayer of the Apostle Paul in Ephesians 3:14-21. In this prayer, Paul asks God to strengthen the Ephesians in their inner being and to help them grasp the height, depth, and width of God’s love.

He also asks God to fill them with the fullness of God and to do immeasurably more than all they could ask or imagine.

How to Pray for Righteousness

If you want to pray for righteousness, here are some suggestions:

  • Start by acknowledging God’s holiness and thanking Him for His love and grace.
  • Confess your sins and ask for forgiveness, being specific about the ways in which you have fallen short of God’s standards.
  • Ask God to help you align your heart and mind with His will and to give you the strength and wisdom to live a righteous life.
  • Pray for guidance and direction in the decisions you need to make, trusting that God will lead you in the right direction.
  • Ask God to help you resist temptation and to give you the courage to stand up for what is right, even when it is difficult.
  • Pray for others who are also seeking righteousness, that God would bless them and guide them in their pursuit.

Remember that prayer is not just a one-time event, but it is an ongoing conversation with God. Make it a habit to pray regularly and to seek God’s guidance and direction in all aspects of your life.

Conclusion

Prayer is an essential tool in our pursuit of righteousness. It helps us align our hearts and minds with God’s will, confess our sins and ask for forgiveness, and ask for strength and help in living a righteous life.

As Christians, we are called to actively seek righteousness and to live a life that is pleasing to God. Prayer can help us in this pursuit, as we rely on God’s guidance and strength to live a life that honors Him.

In James 5:16, we are told that “the effective, fervent prayer of a righteous man avails much.” Let us, therefore, make prayer a priority in our lives and seek God’s righteousness with all our hearts. As we do so, we can trust that God will honor our prayers and help us live a life that is pleasing to Him.

Pastor Duke Taber
Pastor Duke Taber

Pastor Duke Taber

All articles have been written or reviewed by Pastor Duke Taber.
Pastor Duke Taber is an alumnus of Life Pacific University and Multnomah Biblical Seminary.
He has been in pastoral ministry since 1988.
Today he is the owner and managing editor of 3 successful Christian websites that support missionaries around the world.
He is currently starting a brand new church in Mesquite NV called Mesquite Worship Center, a Non-Denominational Spirit Filled Christian church in Mesquite Nevada.