When should we pray?

We looked at Who should pray, To whom should we pray, To Whom Should We NOT Pray , For What Should We Pray, Where should we pray, Why should we pray, How should we NOT pray .

But I just realized I had not included a post on when we should pray. So… now we will look at WHEN we should pray. All scripture references come from the NIV, unless otherwise stated.

1.     When we are in trouble

James 5:13

¹³Is any one of you in trouble? He should pray. Is anyone happy? Let him sing songs of praise.

2.     When anxious

Philippians 4:6

⁶Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.

3.     In the morning

Psalm 88:13

But I cry to you for help, O LORD; in the morning my prayer comes before you.

Mark 1:35

Very early in the morning, while it was still dark, Jesus got up, left the house and went off to a solitary place, where he prayed.

4.   At night

Luke 6:12

One of those days Jesus went out to a mountainside to pray, and spent the night praying to God.

5.   Day and Night

1 Thessalonians 3:10

Night and day we pray most earnestly that we may see you again and supply what is lacking in your faith.

6.   Continually

1 Thes 5:17

¹⁷pray continually;

7.     Daily

Matthew 6:11

¹¹Give us today our daily bread.

8.     On all occasions

Ephesians 6:18

¹⁸And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the saints.

9.     In all situations

Philippians 4:6

⁶Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.