Don’t Make These 3 Mistakes When Praying! Pray the Right Way | Padre Pio

Hello everyone, welcome back to Jesus Helps Quotes, where we dive into spiritual truths, sharing encouragement and motivation for our faith journeys. Today, I want to talk to you about something crucial: prayer. But more specifically, I want to highlight three common mistakes people make when praying—and how to avoid them so we can pray the right way.

Prayer is our direct line to God, a powerful tool that brings us into communion with Him. Yet sometimes, without realizing it, we may hinder that connection. Let’s dive into these three mistakes and discuss how to pray in a way that draws us closer to God.

1. Praying Without Belief
The first mistake people often make is praying without genuine belief. Hebrews 11:6 tells us that "without faith it is impossible to please God." When we approach prayer without the firm belief that God hears us and that He is able to answer, we’re simply going through the motions. Imagine talking to a friend without believing they’re truly listening. Our lack of faith can create a barrier between us and God.

James 1:6 also encourages us to “ask in faith, with no doubting.” To avoid this mistake, let’s pray with the confidence that God not only hears us but also cares deeply about every aspect of our lives. Pray, believing that God is not only listening but that He is also able and willing to move in ways beyond our understanding.

2. Only Praying for Our Own Desires
The second mistake is praying solely for our own desires. It’s human nature to focus on our own needs and wants, but if our prayers are all about us, we may be missing the bigger picture. Jesus, in the Lord's Prayer, taught us to say, "Your kingdom come, Your will be done on earth as it is in heaven" (Matthew 6:10). When we pray, we’re called to seek God’s will above all else.

Instead of focusing only on what we want, let’s pray that God’s will be done in our lives and in the lives of those around us. This shift in perspective changes our prayers from self-centered to God-centered, aligning our desires with His purposes. When we align with God’s will, we experience a peace and clarity that our self-focused prayers cannot bring.

3. Giving Up Too Soon
The third mistake is giving up on prayer too soon. Maybe you've prayed for something repeatedly, and you haven't seen any results. This can be discouraging, but remember that God’s timing is perfect, even when it doesn’t align with ours. Jesus encourages us in Luke 18:1 to “always pray and not give up.”

Sometimes God’s silence is part of His answer. It may be a call to persevere in faith or a reminder that He is working behind the scenes. The waiting period is often where God works on our hearts, strengthening our faith and building our trust. Rather than giving up, let’s continue to pray with patience, trusting that God hears us and that His timing and methods are perfect.

These are three mistakes we often make when praying: approaching prayer without belief, focusing only on our desires, and giving up too soon. Let’s avoid these pitfalls and approach God with faith, surrendering our desires for His will, and trusting His timing. When we pray this way, we draw closer to God, allowing Him to work in and through us.

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Remember, God is always listening, and He is closer than we think. Stay encouraged, keep praying, and trust that God is at work. Thank you for watching, and see you in the next video!

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