1 Johani 5 - KBTP & GNTD

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.

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.

Bugalimoyo gwakakunda shango

1 Mmwe ne mmwe unogalamoyo kuti Jesu ndi Kirisiti, mwana we Ndzimu, ngono iye unoda nzwadzi unoda ne mwana uwe. 2 Tingaziba kuti toda bana be Ndzimu ha tida Ndzimu, kakale tilondolodza milayo yawo. 3 Ludo gwe Ndzimu ndi wogu, kuti tilondolodze milayo yawo. Ngono milayo ye Ndzimu aitolema. 4 Mmwe ne mmwe unozwagwa nge Ndzimu unokunda shango. Kukunda shango ndi woku, bugalimoyo gwedu. 5 Unokunda shango ndiupi? Ndiye unogalamoyo kuti Jesu Nkololo we Ndzimu kene?

Zwithu zwinotendeka ngekwa Jesu Kirisiti

6 Jesu Kirisiti iye wakazha nge vula ne malopa, aazozha nge vula koga, wakazha nge vula ne malopa. Meya yakayengemala ndiyo inotendeka nge kwako, ngobe Meya i lebeswa. 7 Kuna batendeki batatu, 8 Meya yakayengemala ne vula ne malopa, butatu igogu godumana. 9 Ha tiamutjila butendeki gwe bathu, butendeki gwe Ndzimu igo gopinda, ngobe ogu ndigo butendeki gwe Ndzimu. Iwo nge kwawo unotendekela Nkololo wawo. 10 Iye unogalamoyo mu Nkololo we Ndzimu, una butendeki mukati kukwe. Iye usingagalemoyo mu Ndzimu, unobe eunyepesa, ngobe aazogalamoyo mu butendeki gwe Ndzimu, ngekwe Nkololo wawo. 11 Butendeki igogu ndi ogu, Ndzimu wakatipa butjilo gusingapele, ngono butjilo igogu gumu Nkololo wawo. 12 Iye una Nkololo, una butjilo igogu. Iye usina Nkololo we Ndzimu aanago.

Butjilo gusingapele

13 Ndokwalila imwi munogalamoyo mu zina le Nkololo we Ndzimu, kuti ndizo muzibe kuti muna butjilo gusingapele. 14 Oku ndiko kusima kwedu mu Ndzimu, kuti tjimwe ne tjimwe tjatinokumbila nge kuda kwawo, unotihwa. 15 Ngono ha tiziba kuti unotihwa mutjimwe ne tjimwe tjatinokumbila, tobe nge luzibo gwe kuti taamutjila zwatakumbila.

16 Iye unobona ikamu tjitje tjishinga jinyo lisingabulaye, unowotjikumbilila ngoni mu Ndzimu, ngono Ndzimu unowopa ikamu itjetji butjilo, ndodwa ibabo banothama jinyo lisinga bulaye. Kuna jinyo linobulaya. Anditodwa kuti kube ne unolitembezelela. 17 Tjimwe ne tjimwe tjisakalulwama i jinyo, koga kuna jinyo lisingabulaye.

18 Toziba kuti mwana mmwe ne mmwe we Ndzimu aatodwilila nge kutjinya, koga Nkololo we Ndzimu unontjengeta, ngono mbiimbi aatonkuma.

19 Toziba kuti tibe Ndzimu koga shango yose imu simba le mbiimbi.

20 Toziba kuti Nkololo we Ndzimu wakazha, ngono wakathama kuti tihwisise, kuti tizibe Ndzimu we malebeswa. Timuuli iwo we malebeswa, mu Nkololo wawo Jesu Kirisiti. Oyu ndiwo Ndzimu we malebeswa nenge butjilo gusingapele.

21 Bana bangu, bonani kuti mube kutjena nge kunamata midzimu.

Our Victory over the World

1 Whoever believes that Jesus is the Messiah is a child of God; and whoever loves a father loves his child also. 2 This is how we know that we love God's children: it is by loving God and obeying his commands. 3 For our love for God means that we obey his commands. And his commands are not too hard for us, 4 because every child of God is able to defeat the world. And we win the victory over the world by means of our faith. 5 Who can defeat the world? Only the person who believes that Jesus is the Son of God.

The Witness about Jesus Christ

6 Jesus Christ is the one who came with the water of his baptism and the blood of his death. He came not only with the water, but with both the water and the blood. And the Spirit himself testifies that this is true, because the Spirit is truth. 7 There are three witnesses: 8 the Spirit, the water, and the blood; and all three give the same testimony. 9 We believe human testimony; but God's testimony is much stronger, and he has given this testimony about his Son. 10 So those who believe in the Son of God have this testimony in their own heart; but those who do not believe God, have made a liar of him, because they have not believed what God has said about his Son. 11 The testimony is this: God has given us eternal life, and this life has its source in his Son. 12 Whoever has the Son has this life; whoever does not have the Son of God does not have life.

Eternal Life

13 I am writing this to you so that you may know that you have eternal life—you that believe in the Son of God. 14 We have courage in God's presence, because we are sure that he hears us if we ask him for anything that is according to his will. 15 He hears us whenever we ask him; and since we know this is true, we know also that he gives us what we ask from him.

16 If you see a believer commit a sin that does not lead to death, you should pray to God, who will give that person life. This applies to those whose sins do not lead to death. But there is sin which leads to death, and I do not say that you should pray to God about that. 17 All wrongdoing is sin, but there is sin which does not lead to death.

18 We know that no children of God keep on sinning, for the Son of God keeps them safe, and the Evil One cannot harm them.

19 We know that we belong to God even though the whole world is under the rule of the Evil One.

20 We know that the Son of God has come and has given us understanding, so that we know the true God. We live in union with the true God—in union with his Son Jesus Christ. This is the true God, and this is eternal life.

21 My children, keep yourselves safe from false gods!