1 John 5 - KJV & 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.

1 Whosoever believeth that Jesus is the Christ is born of God: and every one that loveth him that begat loveth him also that is begotten of him. 2 By this we know that we love the children of God, when we love God, and keep his commandments. 3 For this is the love of God, that we keep his commandments: and his commandments are not grievous. 4 For whatsoever is born of God overcometh the world: and this is the victory that overcometh the world, even our faith. 5 Who is he that overcometh the world, but he that believeth that Jesus is the Son of God? 6 This is he that came by water and blood, even Jesus Christ; not by water only, but by water and blood. And it is the Spirit that beareth witness, because the Spirit is truth. 7 For there are three that bear record in heaven, the Father, the Word, and the Holy Ghost: and these three are one. 8 And there are three that bear witness in earth, the Spirit, and the water, and the blood: and these three agree in one. 9 If we receive the witness of men, the witness of God is greater: for this is the witness of God which he hath testified of his Son. 10 He that believeth on the Son of God hath the witness in himself: he that believeth not God hath made him a liar; because he believeth not the record that God gave of his Son. 11 And this is the record, that God hath given to us eternal life, and this life is in his Son. 12 He that hath the Son hath life; and he that hath not the Son of God hath not life. 13 These things have I written unto you that believe on the name of the Son of God; that ye may know that ye have eternal life, and that ye may believe on the name of the Son of God. 14 And this is the confidence that we have in him, that, if we ask any thing according to his will, he heareth us: 15 And if we know that he hear us, whatsoever we ask, we know that we have the petitions that we desired of him. 16 If any man see his brother sin a sin which is not unto death, he shall ask, and he shall give him life for them that sin not unto death. There is a sin unto death: I do not say that he shall pray for it. 17 All unrighteousness is sin: and there is a sin not unto death. 18 We know that whosoever is born of God sinneth not; but he that is begotten of God keepeth himself, and that wicked one toucheth him not. 19 And we know that we are of God, and the whole world lieth in wickedness. 20 And we know that the Son of God is come, and hath given us an understanding, that we may know him that is true, and we are in him that is true, even in his Son Jesus Christ. This is the true God, and eternal life. 21 Little children, keep yourselves from idols. Amen.

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.