Often a number of us pray--but we do not actually go to the source that we should use when we pray--the scriptures.
In studying the word pray, and conducting a deep study of the word pray, conducted by looking at the Hebrew letters used in spelling of the word, reveals something interesting stands out. The word for pray in Hebrew is the word tephillah, תְּפִלָּה. It is Strong’s number H8605. To many of us the concept that letters of Hebrew do have meaning, is a concept that we have not studied, but that does not change the fact that the letters have meaning. From research on the meanings of the Hebrew letters and looking at the Hebrew letters in Tephillah, I found the following meanings:
תּ Tav—means covenant
פִ Pey—means speak, opening
ל Lamed—means leading toward
ה Hey—means reveal
Putting these meanings together, you have a possible letter meaning of the word for pray, which could be: revelation leading toward the speaking/opening of the covenant (the covenant is the Bible)
That definition is an encouragement to us the word of God when we pray. The word of God is the will of God. I John 5:14 says: “And this is the confidence that we have in him, that, if we ask any thing according to his will, he heareth us:” (KJV)
Using scripture when we pray helps us come to God, to use the word of God in our prayers, and ask according to the will of God.
Note: I have taken the time to study the meanings of the Hebrew letters—a study which has taken nearly 3 years of detailed research. They have added great depth to my personal understanding of the scriptures.
On this subject of using scripture in our prayer, it would be encouraging to all of us is to hear from a number in the group, how using scripture has helped you pray and intercede for people or situations.
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