Summary

The web content outlines three powerful types of prayers—praise, thanks, and contemplation—that can lead to significant life changes and spiritual growth.

Abstract

The article "3 Life Changing Prayers" emphasizes the transformative power of prayer by focusing on three specific types of prayer that can alter one's life and perspective. It suggests that prayers of praise elevate both God and the individual praying by reflecting on God's nature and power. Expressions of gratitude through prayer are encouraged as a way to acknowledge God's provision and faithfulness, which is often neglected in Western culture. Lastly, the article highlights the profound impact of contemplative prayer, where simply being in God's presence allows for a transformational experience without the need for words. The author, Jim Wolstenholm, invites readers to incorporate these prayers into their walk with Jesus to shift their focus from themselves to God, thereby enriching their spiritual journey.

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The author believes that prayers of praise have the power to change lives by shifting focus from personal circumstances to the glory of God.
There is a strong opinion that gratitude is an essential yet undervalued practice in Western culture, and

3 Life Changing Prayers

Start praying these prayers now and see what happens

There are hundreds of ways to pray. There have been hundreds of books written about prayer. There are scores of prayers in the Bible. So what kind of prayer will change my life?

Three Life-Changing Prayers

If you are like me, you tend to get locked into a type of praying. I have a good biblical pattern for prayer that I follow but I need a change from time to time. These three prayers are truly life-changing.

Praise

Prayers of praise have power!

Why is that so?

When we pray prayers of praise, it makes us recite all the reasons we praise God. We begin to reflect about his nature and power. Psalm 22:3 tells us that God is enthroned upon the praise of his people. Our prayers of praise elevate God and in so doing elevate us as well.

Prayers of praise raise our focus from our circumstances to the unchanging glory of God! It magnifies him and minimizes our problems.

Thanks

Gratitude is a practice that is sorely neglected in western culture. We want more, now! And we never have enough.

Or do we?

Truly for most of us, we have few ‘needs.’ God provides all we need as we trust in him. We need to express thanks for all he has done.

How do you feel when you do something for someone and they don’t acknowledge it, let alone thank you?

Think about all that God has done for you and me. We should be overflowing with thanksgiving to him!

God is good, unchanging, faithful, wise and personal! Just taking a few minutes to think about these five things will give us all ample reasons for gratitude!

Contemplation

There is a powerful ministry of presence that is hard to describe but so real when experienced. God uses a ministry of presence to change the course of lives. So many times I have simply sat with someone through a difficult time and found out later how incredibly that time changed the course of a life!

How much more powerful when we simply sit in God’s presence. This kind of contemplation may be weak on expression but it is transformational in experience.

Try asking God to just sit in his presence. Try to set aside all your worries and cares and realize that he is with you! God’s presence is real and when we focus on him, without words, we can experience him.

Get Serious About Prayer

As you continue your walk with Jesus, try these prayers and find out how they can touch your life and change your perspective.

It is so beneficial to us as we follow Jesus to take our eyes off ourselves and fix them on him! These prayers help us do that.

Jim Wolstenholm is the author of Foundation: The Basis for a Life of Spiritual Growth and a committed follower of Jesus who wants to help you follow Jesus and live the abundant life. You can connect with him on his blog, on Facebook and Twitter.