Prayer is simply and profoundly a conversation with God. The Great, Mighty and Powerful God, three in one, who created the Universe is also our Heavenly Father who, along with the Holy Spirit and the Son know us intimately. They, who counts the hairs on our head, something even we cannot do, seek our company. Together the Trinity as three in one represent a level of communion that is part of who they are, and they graciously ask us to join them.
As Christians we all pray. Sometimes we have a set prayer rule and at others we speak to Father God more informally. Most often we ask for things from our Heavenly Father – for the world, for our nation, for our family and for ourselves. It is good to bring our troubles, concerns, thanksgiving and praise to our Heavenly Father as Jesus taught us to in the Lord’s Prayer.
Beyond prayers that echo from our own life experiences, good and bad, the Holy Father calls us to be like Moses and the Prophets who time and again reasoned with God and actively participated in His plans. In Exodus 33 Moses interceded and changed God’s mind. Moses truly partnered with the Lord in leading a stiff-necked people to the edge of the promised land.
This was impressive but there is a type of prayer that is deeper still. As Christians we have the Holy Spirit within us who can help us to pray. Not just in tongues but with conscious intent. This is the prayer at the heart of the cross. We can make time to stand in thankfulness and solidarity with Jesus and focus our attention on His hours of suffering on the cross. We can be present for Him in His suffering. What a privilege.
Here we come in solidarity, simply, lovers of Him, focusing on Him, who willing gave Himself to purchase us as His Bride. Here we hear the prophetic call to become His Bride and to respond to His sacrifice for us. Here we meet Him in love and thanks and in an intimate communion. Here we stand with Him, while waiting for Him to return, for a body of Christ who is committed to become His Bride. Here we find a deep communion with the Trinity. This is a mature prayer for a church growing into its prophetic role as Bride of the King of Kings.
Together we say: Thank-you. We love you.