Things that mess up prayer

We see clearly in scripture that God wants us to pray.

He also gives us instruction about what will mess our praying up.

Here’s a list of things that are mentioned in scripture as hindering or ruining both our ability to pray and our prayer’s ability to have power with God.

1. “Regarding” or “cherishing” sin in my heart. (Psalm 66:18)
2. Oppression of the poor and lack of attention to justice. (Proverbs 21:13, Isaiah 58:1-59:3)
3. Violence. (Isaiah 1:15-17, Isaiah 59:1)
4. Refusal to listen to God’s revealed will. (Proverbs 28:9)
5. Asking for things simply to satisfy my lusts. (James 4:3)
6. Refusal to forgive others. (Mark 11:25)
7. Mistreating my wife. (1 Peter 3:7)
8. Doubting when I ask. (James 1:6-8)
9. Refusal to reconcile and agree with the body of Christ. (Matthew 5:23-24, Matthew 18:19)