Covenant Compass Plus

Have you ever struggled to find the right words when praying? Have you started praying with enthusiasm, only to find yourself becoming distracted, inconsistent, or discouraged after some time?  Perhaps you desire a deeper relationship with God, but the demands of everyday life keep pushing prayer aside.  You are not alone. Prayer is one of the most important aspects of the Christian life, yet it is also an area in which many believers desire to grow. We know that prayer matters, but knowing its importance and maintaining a consistent prayer life are two different things.  When Jesus' disciples recognised the importance of prayer, they made a simple but powerful request:  " And it came to pass, that, as he was praying in a certain place, when he ceased, one of his disciples said unto him, Lord, teach us to pray, as John also taught his disciples ." — Luke 11:1 (KJV)   Notice that they did not ask Jesus to teach them how to perform miracles or attract public atten...