Baroma 7 - Kalanga Bible (KBTP)

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.

Tjilakidzo tje ndobolo

1 Apa amutoziba kene zwikamu kuti nlayo unolaula nthu ha atjatjila koga? Ndolebeleka ne bathu banoziba nlayo. 2 Kongasawoku nkadzi wakalobogwa wakasungwa nge nlayo ku nlume uwe ha nlume atjatjila, koga ha nlume uwe atjifa nkadzi wasununguka mu nlayo we ndobolo. 3 Ndizo ha elobogwa nge mmwe nlume koga nlume uwe atjatjila, unowodang'wa phombgwekadzi. Koga ha nlume uwe afa, wasununguka mu nlayo iwoyu, ndizo ha elobogwa nge mmwe ate ali phombgwekadzi. 4 Saikoko zwikamu zwangu makafa ku nlayo, ndi Kirisiti, kuti ndizo ngwenu mube be upoga ba iye wakamusiwa mu bafi, kuti ndizo mube nge zwizwalo mu Ndzimu. 5 Takati titjatjilila tjinyama njemulo dzedu mbi dzinosasayidzigwa nge nlayo dzakabe dzishinga mu mibili yedu, dzakasima kuti dzizwale mitjelo ye lufu. 6 Koga ngwenu takasunungugwa mu nlayo, ngoti takafa kuna itjo tjakatongobe tjakatisunga. Ndizo atitoshinga tili pasi kwe nlayo nkulukugwi wakabe wakakwagwa, timu butjilo butshwa gwe Meya.

Nlayo ne tjibi

7 Towotini ngono? Towoti nlayo tjibi kene? Ndodwa! Koga ha nlayo wakabe usipo ndobe ndisakaziba tjibi. Ha nlayo wakabe usati, “Usitjibe” ndobe ndisakaziba kuti tjiba ini. 8 Koga ngekwe nlayo tjibi tjakawana tjibaka tje kuthama zila dzose dze tjiba mundili. Kuzhe kwe nlayo tjibi tjakafa. 9 Ndakatongobe ndili mpenyu kuzhe kwe nlayo, koga nlayo wakati uzha, tjibi tjikamuka, ngono afa. 10 Ngono nlayo iwo wakabe wakafanila kuzhisa butjilo, ku ndili wakazhisa lufu. 11 Ngobe tjibi ngowana tjibaka tjakatubula mu nlayo tjikanditjebela, nge kwawo tjikandibulaya.

12 Ndizo nlayo wakayengemala ne ndayo yakayengemala kakale yakalulwama imbuya. 13 Apa ikoku kodwa kuti tjakalulwama tjakandizhisila lufu kene? Ndodwa! Tjibi nditjo tjakazhisa lufu ngoshingisa tjakalulwama, kuti ndizo tjibi tjiboneke kuti tjibi. Ngono ndizo nge nlayo tjibi tjolakidziwa tjakabipa kupindisa.

Ngwa imu nthu

14 Toziba kuti nlayo u tjimeya, koga imi ndi tjinyama, ndakatengesiwa kube nlanda we tjibi. 15 Anditohwisisa mishingo yangu, ngobe anditoshinga tjandinoda koga ndoshinga itjo tjandisingashake. 16 Ndizo ha ndishinga tjandisingashake ndoduma kuti nlayo wakalulwama. 17 Ndizo akutji imi ndinotjithama koga i tjibi tjigele mundili. 18 Ngobe ndoziba kuti akuna tjakalulwama tjinogala mundili, ndodwa kuti mu mbumbiko yangu ye tjinyama. Ndingayemula kushinga tjakalulwama koga asitubule kutjishinga; 19 ngobe tjandinoshinga ate tjakanaka tjandinoshaka shinga, koga, mbipo yandisingashake shinga ndiyo yandinoshinga. 20 Koga ngwenu andishinga tjandisingashake shinga, akutji imi ndinotjishinga koga tjibi tjinogala mundili.

21 Ndizo ndotjiwana kwabe nlayo kuti ha ndishaka kushinga tjakalulwama, mbipo ipejo nami. 22 Ngobe mukati kwangu ndoshathila nlayo we Ndzimu, 23 koga ndobona nlayo upoga ushinga mu ndungululo dze mbili wangu, ugwa ne nlayo we nkumbulo wangu, ngono undithama nsungwa we nlayo we tjibi unogala mu ndungululo dze mbili wangu. 24 Ndodziyila seni! Apa ndiani unowondiangulila mu mbili iwoyu we lufu kene? 25 Ngakubokiwe Ndzimu, iwo unoshinga ikoku ndi She wedu Jesu Kirisiti!

Ndizo ngwenu imi nge kwangu mu nkumbulo wangu ndolondolodza nlayo we Ndzimu, koga mu tjinyama ndolondolodza nlayo we tjibi.