I have embraced prayer most of my Christian life but I believe the reason it is difficult for most to do is the discipline it requires from the individual. The earth bound nature of man wants to do his own thing and prayer is something that requires that nature to be submissive to the new born again nature of the spirit of man, which takes place when one accepts Christ as their personal Savior.
Much like daily exercise, one must work on developing the discipline to pray. As one spends time doing so you are able to enjoy spending time seeking after God and the wells of revelation and understanding will begin to open up. For it will not be something that feel obligated to do but it will become something you look forward to doing.
My favorite time of day is the time I get to seek God in prayer. In fact I am disappointed that it must end and I have other tasks that I must do. The devil doesn't want you to pray because he is afraid of the relationship you are developing with God plus your prayers are targeting his kingdom and destroying that which he is hoping to accomplish. I believe that prayer also helps to bring boldness and confidence to the believer as they learn to trust God with that they are petitioning Him for.
So don't let your old man nature and the devil steal from you the blessings of seeking God the Father in prayer. Open your heart and just talk to Him as your best friend and as you do you will discover just how much He wants to hear from you and He will speak to you as well. For prayer is a two way street. And who doesn't want to spend time the all knowing, all powerful Creator of mankind. For there is hope and life in His presence. He is waiting. Just step into that place where He is and your amazing journey will take you places you never thought possible.
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