1 Yuuẖanna 5 - Kitham Gina Giyaŋ 1966 (HBN)

Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.-2

Prayer is a vital aspect of the Christian faith, serving as a direct line of communication with God. The Bible offers numerous verses that can guide and inspire us in our prayer life. Here are seven Bible verses that can help you to pray:

1. Matthew 6:9-13

“This, then, is how you should pray: ‘Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us today our daily bread. And forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one.’”

The Lord’s Prayer, provides a perfect model for prayer. It includes elements of praise, submission to God’s will, requests for daily needs, forgiveness, and guidance. Using this structure can help us cover all aspects of our spiritual life in prayer.

2. Philippians 4:6

“Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.”

You are encouraged to turn your worries into prayers. This verse emphasizes importance of approaching God with your needs and anxieties, coupled with a heart of gratitude. This verse reminds you that prayer is a means to relieve anxiety and to trust in God’s provision.

3. 1 Thessalonians 5:16

“Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.”

Praying continually doesn’t mean being on our knees all day but maintaining a constant awareness of God’s presence and turning to Him throughout our day. It encourages an attitude of gratitude and joy in all circumstances.

4. James 5:16

“Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective.”

James 5:16 emphasizes the power of communal prayer and confession. It encourages us to support each other through prayer and to recognize the importance of a righteous person’s prayer. You are encouraged to seek out prayer partners and to be diligent in your intercessions for others.

5. Romans 8:26

“In the same way, the Spirit helps us in our weakness. We do not know what we ought to pray for, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us through wordless groans.”

You can find comfort in knowing that the Holy Spirit assists you in your prayers, especially when you are uncertain about what to pray for. The Spirit’s intercession ensures that your prayers align with God’s will, providing a deeper connection in your communication with God.

6. Matthew 7:7-8

“Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you. For everyone who asks receives; the one who seeks finds; and to the one who knocks, the door will be opened.”

Jesus assures you that your earnest seeking and asking will not go unanswered. This promise can bolster your confidence in approaching God with your needs and desires, knowing that He listens and responds.

7. 1 John 5:14-15

“This is the confidence we have in approaching God: that if we ask anything according to his will, he hears us. And if we know that he hears us—whatever we ask—we know that we have what we asked of him.”

God is attentive to your prayers. It highlights the importance of aligning your requests with His will, giving you confidence that your prayers are heard and will be answered in accordance with His divine plan.

Conclusion

Prayer is a powerful and essential practice in the Christian life. These seven Bible verses offer guidance, encouragement, and assurance in our prayer journey. By meditating on and incorporating these scriptures into your prayer life, you can deepen your relationship with God, approach Him with confidence, and experience the transformative power of prayer.

Imaan gwa Masiiẖi

1 Gwina gwuminyu darnu Yasuuⓐ gwiro al Masiiẖ gwiliŋinu di Kalo; a gwina gwuminyu ŋeduŋw gwina gwiliŋidhi gwuminyu ŋeduŋw ko gwina gwiliŋinu dugun. 2 Gi dhuŋun ibidha alŋa liliŋidhi darnu alŋa luminyi keleŋa ga Kalo, ada alŋa limathuminyi Kaloŋa, athil muthadha awaamir gwuŋun. 3 A uminyi gwa Kalo gwiro ibigwa, dathil muthadha awaamir gwuŋun; a awaamir gwuŋun gwati gwinaŋ no. 4 Gwina gwiliŋinu di Kalo gwadhinyi gidhileo; a dhinyi gwiro ibigwa gwina gwanagwai dhinyi gidhileo, imaan gwega. 5 Ei gwiro gwina gwadhinyi gidhileo, abi gwina gwuminyi darnu Yasuuⓐ gwiro Ŋari ŋa Kalo? 6 Gwiro ibigwa gwina gwidhi ŋau ŋai a ŋin ŋai, ŋeda gwina gwan Yasuuⓐ al Masiiẖ; gwati gwa ŋau dogo no, ŋwubiro ŋau a ŋin; a Dhigirim dhiro dhina dhitejo galo, ŋinena ruŋw Dhigirim dhina dhiro titiganu. 7 A lina litejo galo gi Sama liro thiril, Babo, a Dhuŋun, a Dhigirim dhina Dhiŋir; ŋediŋa thiril liro letipo. 8 A lina litejo galo kidhila liro thiril, Dhigirim, a ŋau, a ŋin; a ibila thiril liro letipo. 9 Ada alŋa limuminyi shaahid gwa liji, abi shaahid gwa Kalo gwinunu; a shaahid gwa Kalo gwiro ibigwa gwina gwimatejini galo gi Ŋari ŋuŋun. 10 Gwina gwuminyu Ŋare ŋa Kalo gwuthi shaahid gi gwidom gwuŋun; gwina gwati gwuminyu Kaloŋa no girujuŋw gwidhuŋun; ŋinena athuŋw uminyu darnu Kalo gati gidhedhije Ŋare ŋuŋun no. 11 A dhuŋun dha shaahid dhiro ibidha darnu, Kalo gidhedhije midhuŋw gwina gwathije gwortal, a midhe ibigwa gwo gi Ŋari ŋuŋun. 12 Gwina gwuthi Ŋare gwuthi midhuŋw; a gwina gwati gwuthi Ŋare ŋa Kalo no, gwati gwuthi midhuŋw no.

Dhuŋun dhina dhimirudhi

13 Nyi gwulijaje dhuŋuna ibidha, nyaŋa lina luminyu jiriny ja Ŋari ŋa Kalo; danyaliŋa darnu nyaŋa luthi midhuŋw gwina gwathije gwortal, a danya uminyi jiriny ja Ŋari ŋa Kalo. 14 A alŋa luthi uminyuŋw titiganu dugun, darnu, ada gwimalothaije galo ŋidi ŋai ŋeda gi dhuŋun dhina dhathuŋw uminyi, ŋeda gwijideŋinaijo. 15 A ada alŋa limaliŋa darnu ŋidi peth ŋina ŋathilibupe gwijideŋinaijo, a alŋa laliŋa darnu alŋa luthi ŋida ŋina ŋibupilo dugun.

16 Ada kwiji gweta gwimaŋa megen dapai ŋida ŋina ŋike, abi ŋidi ŋina ŋike ŋati ŋiro ŋadhai no, gwaji gwuŋw othaije galo, a gwaji gwuŋw dhedha midhuŋw gwan ŋediŋa lina lati lapo ŋida ŋina ŋike ŋadhai no. Ŋidi ŋike ŋo ŋadhai. Nyi gwati gwarnu ŋadhanyan abiŋadhaijo Kaloŋa no. 17 Dhuŋun peth dhina dhike dhiro ŋidi ŋina ŋike; a ŋidi ŋo ŋina ŋike ŋina ŋati ŋadhai no. 18 Alŋa liliŋidhi darnu gwina gwiliŋinu di Kalo gwati gwathapai ŋida ŋina ŋike no; abi gwina gwiliŋinu di Kalo gwathethadhe gwidom gwuŋun, a gwina gwike gwati gwuŋwmini no. 19 Alŋa liliŋidhi darnu alŋa la Kalo liro, a gidhila peth gathije ŋidi ganu ŋina ŋike. 20 Alliŋa darnu Ŋari ŋa Kalo ŋimila, a jidhedha aŋauŋw diliŋa ŋeduŋw gwina gwiro titiganu, a alŋa lo gi dhuŋun dhina dhiro titiganu a gi Ŋari ŋuŋun ŋina ŋan Yasuuⓐ al Masiiẖ. Kalo giro ibiga gina giro titiganu, ŋwuro midhe gwina gwathije gwortal.

21 Keleŋa gai gina gitigitiny, ethadhul lidom lalo gi ŋwoboŋ. Amiin.