A prayer full of thanksgiving and praise

 

1. Prayer that is sensitive to the guidance of the Holy Spirit

Many American churchgoers listen to the guidance of the Holy Spirit rather than their own thoughts or desires when they pray. For example, during prayer, we may immediately intercede for the person or situation that comes to mind, or we may change the direction of our prayer according to the peace and assurance given by the Holy Spirit.

2. Community-centered prayer life Small groups or church communities are active in prayer together. We share each other's lives, pray together through difficulties and joys, and experience the Holy Spirit working in the community. Many churches in the United States practice community prayer in various forms, including 24-hour prayer rooms, online prayer meetings, and early-morning prayers.

3. Continuous Prayer in Everyday Life Modern believers do not pray only at certain times, but often offer short prayers ("short breath prayers" or "impromptu prayers") in their daily lives. Whether it's on the way to work, at work, or on a walk, we rely on the Holy Spirit anytime, anywhere, and pray as if we were talking to God.

4. A prayer full of thanksgiving and praise The prayer is not just a supplication; it focuses on giving thanks and praise to God. They experience the joy and peace of the Holy Spirit, and they express their gratitude naturally.

5. Examples of genuine believers A member of the American church confesses, "Thanks to the comfort and peace given by the Holy Spirit during prayer, I do not lose joy even in the difficulties of life." Another believer says, "When we pray with the community, we deeply experience the presence of the Holy Spirit, and the joy of faith is restored."

In this way, modern believers in the American church experience the joy of faith through a life of prayer that relies on the Holy Spirit, and they live in that joy every day.