Prayer — Arabic Bible (KJV)

الصلاة — الحديث مع الله مباشرة — Christian Faith Essentials

What Is Prayer?

Many people understand prayer in a wrong way. They think it is a complex religious ritual — memorised words you repeat in a language you do not understand at specified times and in certain bodily postures and a specific direction. They think God does not hear you unless you say the right words in the right order at the right time. But prayer in the King James Bible is something entirely different from all of this. Prayer in the simplest terms is: speaking with God. That is all there is to it. Like an honest conversation from the heart with a Father who loves you and hears you and cares about you — you speak with Him in your own words and in your own language and in your own style. You do not need memorised words or a special language or a specific bodily posture or a special place or a specific direction or a specific time or a human intermediary to stand between you and God. God hears you wherever you are and whenever you are and however you are — in your home or at your work or in the street or in the car or on your bed before sleep. He hears you whether you stand or sit or kneel or lie down. He hears you whether you speak aloud or whisper or even just think in your heart without uttering a single word — because He knows your thoughts before you think them.

You Do Not Need a Human Intermediary — The Lord Jesus Christ Alone Is the Mediator

This is a decisive point you must understand well: you do not need any human being to mediate between you and God. You do not need a priest or a minister or a monk or a saint or the Virgin Mary or any other person — living or dead — to stand between you and God and convey your prayer. There is one Mediator only between God and men.

"For there is one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus." — 1 Timothy 2:5

One Mediator — the Lord Jesus Christ alone. He is the one who died for you and paid the price of your sins with His precious blood — and by His blood alone you have the right to enter directly into the presence of God the Father without any human intermediary. This means you can speak with God directly — at any moment — without passing through another human being. This is a right that the Lord Jesus Christ gave you by His blood — do not surrender it for the sake of a human tradition. The Catholic and Orthodox Churches teach that you should pray to the saints and to the Virgin Mary to intercede for you before God. But the King James Bible does not teach this — in fact it says there is only one Mediator. The saints are people who have died — and the King James Bible does not teach that the dead hear our prayers or intercede for us. Pray to God directly in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ — this is the way the King James Bible has laid out.

Prayer Is Not a Ritual — But a Relationship

This point is very important for our brothers from a Muslim background. In Islam, prayer is a defined ritual — memorised Arabic words you repeat five times a day in specific bodily postures in a specific direction. If you make an error in a word or a movement the prayer is invalidated. This makes prayer a heavy obligation — a task you perform so that God does not punish you rather than a pleasure you enjoy because you love God. But prayer in the King James Bible is not a ritual and not a duty you perform out of fear of punishment — but a living personal relationship with God your Heavenly Father. Like a child speaking with his father — he does not need memorised words or a specific order or a special bodily posture. He just speaks from his heart — freely — about what matters to him. The father listens because he loves the child and delights in hearing his voice.

How Does the Lord Jesus Christ Teach Us to Pray?

The Lord Jesus Christ gave His disciples a model prayer — not a prayer to be recited by rote but a framework that teaches us how to approach God. This model prayer begins with: "Our Father which art in heaven" — and in this opening alone is the greatest revolution in prayer. In most religions God is a distant and fearsome being. But the Lord Jesus Christ teaches us to begin prayer by saying "our Father" — meaning He is our Father who loves us and cares for us and delights in His children. This changes everything. You do not come to God in fear and terror — you come to Him as a beloved child to a loving Father.

What Do You Say in Your Prayer?

Prayer in the King James Bible is not limited to asking God for things. It covers several aspects of your relationship with God. First — thank God every day. Begin your prayer by thanking God for His salvation and His love and for every blessing in your life. Not only when blessings come but in everything — even in difficulties. Because God is working all things together for your good even when you do not see it. Second — confess your sins honestly. Do not hide anything from God — He already knows everything. Come to Him with your specific sins and ask His forgiveness. Not in general: "I am a sinner" — but specifically: "Lord, I sinned today when I..." Third — ask for what you need. God wants you to come to Him with your needs and requests. Nothing is too small to bring to Him.

"Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus." — Philippians 4:6-7

This verse reveals a deep truth from among the truths of God. The King James Bible contains countless treasures of divine wisdom, and every verse is like a precious gem with multiple facets that shine with different meanings the more you meditate on it. Meditate on the words of this verse with patience, read it again and again, ask the Holy Ghost to reveal to you the truth it contains. The King James Bible is not a book for quick reading but for deep meditation. Every word in it is inspired by God for your benefit and for the growth of your faith. When you read with a humble heart and an open mind, the Holy Ghost opens to you treasures you could never have seen before. Make the meditation of the King James Bible a daily habit in your life, and you will find yourself growing in the knowledge of God more and more.

Notice the astonishing promise attached to prayer: when you pray instead of worrying — God gives you a peace that surpasses all human understanding. A peace you cannot explain and cannot manufacture yourself — that guards your heart and your thoughts in the midst of all the pressures and problems of life. Fourth — pray for others. Intercession is one of the most important aspects of prayer. Pray for your family and friends and neighbours and those who do not yet know the Lord Jesus Christ. Ask God to open their hearts to the truth.

"Pray without ceasing." — 1 Thessalonians 5:17

"Pray without ceasing" does not mean you spend your whole day kneeling — but that you are in a state of continuous communication with God throughout your day. Like a phone line always open — as you work you thank Him, as you drive you ask His protection, as you face a problem you ask His wisdom, as you see a person in need you pray for him. Prayer is a way of life and not an event you do once and finish.

Does God Always Answer Prayer?

Yes — God always answers prayer. But His answer is not always what we expect. Sometimes He says yes. Sometimes He says no. And sometimes He says wait. All of these are answers from a loving Father who knows what is best for you. Sometimes what you ask for is not good for you even if you think it is — and God in His wisdom gives you something better. And sometimes He delays the answer to strengthen your faith and teach you to trust Him in the waiting. The important thing is not that God gives you everything you ask for — but that you trust that He loves you and knows what is best for you and works in all things for your good.

"And this is the confidence that we have in him, that, if we ask any thing according to his will, he heareth us." — 1 John 5:14

The Most Important Prayer in Your Life — If You Have Not Yet Prayed It

If you do not yet know God — if you have not yet placed your trust in the Lord Jesus Christ for your salvation — then the most important prayer you can pray in your whole life is to ask God to save you. Not memorised words but honest speech from your heart — tell God that you are a sinner and that you believe that the Lord Jesus Christ died for you and rose and that you place your complete trust in Him alone. Read the page "How to Be Saved" to learn how to pray this prayer. And if you are a believer in the Lord Jesus Christ — do not neglect prayer. It is not a heavy obligation but a great privilege — that the Creator of the heavens and the earth hears you and cares about you and answers you. Speak with Him every day — and you will discover that your life changes.

"Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you." — James 4:8

Six Types of Prayer in the King James Bible

Many think that prayer is one thing: asking God. But the King James Bible teaches us that prayer is deeper and richer than that. There are six types of prayer in the King James Bible, and each type serves a different purpose. Understanding these types transforms your prayer from a monotonous obligation into a living renewed relationship with God.

The first type — prayer of worship. This is the deepest type of prayer. It is that you focus only on who God is, without asking Him for anything. Meditate on His attributes, acknowledge His greatness, proclaim His holiness. This is what the angels did in Isaiah's vision when they cried: "Holy, holy, holy is the LORD of hosts." The mature believer begins his prayer with worship not petition. Why? Because worship puts your heart in its right position before God. When you see His greatness, your problems become small in comparison to His power. Begin every prayer with a few minutes of meditating on the attributes of God, and you will find your prayer changing fundamentally.

The second type — prayer of thanksgiving. Many come to God as petitioners; few come as those giving thanks. But the King James Bible commands: "In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you." — 1 Thessalonians 5:18. In everything. Not only when blessings come, but even in tribulations. Why? Because God is working all things together for good for those who love Him (Romans 8:28). Thanksgiving in difficulty is hard but it opens your heart to the hidden work of God in your circumstances. Try a practical exercise: every night before sleep, list for God five blessings from your day. You will be surprised at how many you find. And you will notice a change in your perspective on life after just a few weeks.

The third type — prayer of confession. This is a prayer many avoid because it is painful. It is that you come to God and confess your specific sins. Not in general: "I am a sinner" — but specifically: "Lord, I sinned today when I..." Specific confession opens the path to complete forgiveness: "If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness." — 1 John 1:9. Notice the word "faithful" — God is committed to forgiving you when you confess. Do not fear coming to Him with your sins. Every sin you hide builds a wall between you and God, and every sin you confess tears down part of that wall. Confession is not to humiliate you but to free you.

The fourth type — prayer of petition for yourself. This is the type everyone knows. You ask God for what you need. And this is your right as a child of God: "Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you." — Matthew 7:7. But keep three principles in mind. First: ask for what is in accordance with the will of God. Do not ask for things that contradict His Word. Second: ask in faith that He is able. Doubt hinders prayer. Third: accept the answer of God whatever it may be. Sometimes He says "yes," sometimes "no," sometimes "wait." All are answers of love from a Father who knows what serves you best.

The fifth type — intercessory prayer (asking for others). This is a type of prayer that is often neglected. It is that you come to God on behalf of others — your family, your friends, the Church, the nations, the lost. The apostle Paul devoted a great deal of his prayer time to asking things for others: "I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men." — 1 Timothy 2:1. Intercession is a priestly service. And every believer is a priest (1 Peter 2:9) — able to stand between God and others through his prayer. Do not underestimate the value of this service. One prayer from you may be the reason for the salvation of a lost person, or the healing of a sick person, or the restoration of a broken family. Make a list of names you pray for and review it daily.

The sixth type — prayer of surrender. This is the deepest type of prayer and the most difficult. It is that you come to God and say: "Let Thy will be done, not mine." The Lord Jesus Christ Himself prayed it in Gethsemane before His crucifixion: "Father, if thou be willing, remove this cup from me: nevertheless not my will, but thine, be done." — Luke 22:42. Consider: even the Lord Jesus Christ surrendered His will. This is the prayer of mature faith. Not passive resignation but deep trust that God knows best. Practise this prayer at every important decision. When you face two possibilities, say: "Lord, give me what Thou seest is best for me, even if it is the opposite of what I want." You will find a deep peace, because you have surrendered the burden of decisions to the One who sees all things and knows all things and loves you with an everlasting love.

An Invitation to Receive Divine Salvation — Accept The Lord Jesus Christ as Your Personal Saviour

Dear reader — if these words have touched your heart and you have recognised that you are a sinner in need of a Saviour, know that God is calling you to Himself in this very moment. You do not need a priest, or a human mediator, or a holy place, or rituals or works. The Lord Jesus Christ paid the full price on the cross, and the promise of God is certain and clear:

"For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved." — Romans 10:13

What saves you is not the words of this prayer — but the faith in your heart that the Lord Jesus Christ died for you and rose from the dead. But if you want to express your faith in sincere words, read this prayer with a humble heart as though you are speaking to the living God:

The Prayer of Salvation

"O Great, Holy, and Loving True God,

I come to You now with complete humility, confessing that I am a sinner. I have broken Your commandments many times in my thoughts, in my words, and in my deeds. I know that my sin deserves eternal death and eternal separation from You. I have no good work I can offer that is able to redeem my soul, and no righteousness of my own to cover my nakedness before Your holiness.

But I believe with all my heart in the testimony of Your Word that Your only Son, the Lord Jesus Christ, died on the cross for my sins — bearing in my place the punishment I deserved. I believe that He was buried, and that He rose from the dead on the third day, alive and victorious over death and the grave, and that He is alive now unto the ages of ages.

In this blessed moment, I receive the Lord Jesus Christ as my personal Saviour. I trust in Him alone — not in my works, not in my religion, not in rituals or any person or angel or saint. On the Lord Jesus Christ alone, and on His precious blood shed on the cross, I build the hope of my eternal salvation.

I thank You, my Father, that You have now received me in the Lord Jesus Christ, and have forgiven all my sins, and have given me eternal life as a free gift by Your grace. I thank You that You have sent Your Holy Ghost to dwell in my heart, bearing witness to me that I have become Your child. Give me grace to know You more day by day, and to live the rest of my life for Your glory alone.

I pray all this in the name of my Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, by the power of the Holy Ghost. Amen."

After You Have Prayed — What Now?

If you prayed this prayer from a truly believing heart, the greatest miracle in all your history has happened in this moment: you have passed from death to life, from darkness to light, from the kingdom of sin into the kingdom of the beloved Son of God. You have become a child of the living God, and God's own promise guarantees this to you in His trustworthy Word:

"But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name." — John 1:12

Notice the power of this promise: "gave he power" — a settled right, guaranteed, not a wish or a possibility. And notice "them that believe on his name" — not "those who performed great deeds," not "those who completed rituals," but simply "them that believe." You are now one of them — with absolute certainty.

Here are five simple steps to establish you in your new life with the Lord Jesus Christ:

First — Read the King James Bible every day. Begin with the Gospel of John, then continue through the rest of the New Testament, then the Psalms and Proverbs. God speaks to you through His Word as a father speaks with his son. Do not read quickly — read with meditation and prayer. "The holy scriptures, which are able to make thee wise unto salvation" (2 Timothy 3:15).

Second — Pray every day. Speak to God as a loving Father — not with memorised words, but with words from your heart. Share with Him your joys and sorrows and questions and fears. Prayer is the breathing of the Christian life. "Pray without ceasing" (1 Thessalonians 5:17).

Third — Join a Bible-believing church. Do not walk this road alone. Faith grows in the fellowship of believers, where the Word is preached faithfully and baptism and the Lord's Supper are practised according to the King James Bible. "Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together" (Hebrews 10:25).

Fourth — Be baptised according to the King James Bible. Baptism is not a condition for salvation, but it is the first step of obedience after faith. It is a public declaration that you died with the Lord Jesus Christ and were buried with Him and rose with Him to a new life. "He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved" (Mark 16:16) — faith first, then baptism as its natural fruit.

Fifth — Witness to others about the Lord Jesus Christ. What you have experienced of salvation and love cannot remain hidden. Begin with your family and friends. Tell them simply and honestly how the Lord Jesus Christ changed your life. "That which we have seen and heard declare we unto you" (1 John 1:3).

And finally, remember always that your salvation is not built on your feelings or on any work you perform — but on the unchanging promise of God:

"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."
— 1 John 5:13

Notice: "that ye may know" — not "that ye may hope," not "that ye may wish," not "that ye may wait in anxious fear." But that ye may know with complete, unshakeable certainty that you have eternal life. This is the difference between all the world's religions and the Gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ: religions say "work and perhaps you will be saved" — and the Word of God alone says: "believe and know that you are saved."

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"Likewise, I say unto you, there is joy in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner that repenteth." — Luke 15:10

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