Prayer is an essential part of the Christian life. The document discusses what prayer is based on examples from Jesus' life and teachings in the Bible. Jesus spent significant time in prayer, teaching his disciples to pray. The Bible shows that Jesus prayed before important events and in times of need. He taught that prayer is conversing with God, and should involve adoration, confession, thanksgiving, and supplication. Christians are called to pray in accordance with God's will through Jesus Christ and guided by the Holy Spirit.
Just a Closer Walk with Jesus was originally designed for a Bible study, then used for a women’s talk, and finally put on a Bible study blog. The slideshow presents relevant Bible verses in a memorable way to help Christians understand and deepen their walk with Jesus. Enjoy and God bless!
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Just a Closer Walk with Jesus was originally designed for a Bible study, then used for a women’s talk, and finally put on a Bible study blog. The slideshow presents relevant Bible verses in a memorable way to help Christians understand and deepen their walk with Jesus. Enjoy and God bless!
Henry Lepke's sermon slides point to three reasons for the resurrection of Jesus: (1) The promises of God in the Old Testament, (2) The Identity of Jesus Christ, and (3) Our Justification.
Jesus was teaching us how to pray vol 2GLENN PEASE
This is vol. 2 of Jesus teaching us how to pray. There is still more to come, but vol. 3 will be the end. We could go on for much more for this is a universal subject.
3. What is Foundational for Discipling Someone? KeynoteWilliam Anderson
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Praying should be taught… so it can be learnt and effectually done. So, when the Lord Jesus Christ admonished the disciples to pray at least one hour (Mathew 26:40), could He thereon have enjoined us to attain 1hour PB in prayers?
This slides deck has example prayer points created to help you pursue a 1hour personal best in prayers.
Aside the duration dimension, it is the author’s passion for you to observe keenly how the prayer points have been formulated from the reference Bible verses and thereby to develop your skills at personally creating biblically sound prayer points.
3. What is Foundational for Discipling Someone? Notes (Letter Sized)William Anderson
This is the third of four sessions of our “Being and Making Disciples” workshop held in Săcele on September 1, 2012. In this session we answered the question “What is Foundational for Discipling Someone? by looking at what to do to help build a strong foundation in the life of those we disciple. The topics covered included looking the big picture, being vs doing, the gospel of Jesus, three main tools Jesus uses, it’s all about Jesus, our heart motivation and our new identity.
In the Book of Matthew, Chapter 6, verses 5 to 16, Jesus provides us with His instructions on prayer. In those verses, Jesus says 3 times, “When you pray”. Thus, prayer is not an option. It is a requirement, a commandment. Jesus tells us what to do and what not to do when we pray. He starts and ends with what we are not to do, and between those, He tell us what to do. And after that, He tells us that our Father knows what we need.
Right before Jesus heads off to the wilderness, he is baptised and hears God's affirmation: "This is my Son, the Beloved, with whom I am well pleased." But what does this mean for our identity as baptised persons? This session follows the first chapter of Rowan Williams' excellent book "Being Christian"
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In Jude 17-23 Jude shifts from piling up examples of false teachers from the Old Testament to a series of practical exhortations that flow from apostolic instruction. He preserves for us what may well have been part of the apostolic catechism for the first generation of Christ-followers. In these instructions Jude exhorts the believer to deal with 3 different groups of people: scoffers who are "devoid of the Spirit", believers who have come under the influence of scoffers and believers who are so entrenched in false teaching that they need rescue and pose some real spiritual risk for the rescuer. In all of this Jude emphasizes Jesus' call to rescue straying sheep, leaving the 99 safely behind and pursuing the 1.
The Chakra System in our body - A Portal to Interdimensional Consciousness.pptxBharat Technology
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The Book of Joshua is the sixth book in the Hebrew Bible and the Old Testament, and is the first book of the Deuteronomistic history, the story of Israel from the conquest of Canaan to the Babylonian exile.
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Exploring the Mindfulness Understanding Its Benefits.pptxMartaLoveguard
Slide 1: Title: Exploring the Mindfulness: Understanding Its Benefits
Slide 2: Introduction to Mindfulness
Mindfulness, defined as the conscious, non-judgmental observation of the present moment, has deep roots in Buddhist meditation practice but has gained significant popularity in the Western world in recent years. In today's society, filled with distractions and constant stimuli, mindfulness offers a valuable tool for regaining inner peace and reconnecting with our true selves. By cultivating mindfulness, we can develop a heightened awareness of our thoughts, feelings, and surroundings, leading to a greater sense of clarity and presence in our daily lives.
Slide 3: Benefits of Mindfulness for Mental Well-being
Practicing mindfulness can help reduce stress and anxiety levels, improving overall quality of life.
Mindfulness increases awareness of our emotions and teaches us to manage them better, leading to improved mood.
Regular mindfulness practice can improve our ability to concentrate and focus our attention on the present moment.
Slide 4: Benefits of Mindfulness for Physical Health
Research has shown that practicing mindfulness can contribute to lowering blood pressure, which is beneficial for heart health.
Regular meditation and mindfulness practice can strengthen the immune system, aiding the body in fighting infections.
Mindfulness may help reduce the risk of chronic diseases such as type 2 diabetes and obesity by reducing stress and improving overall lifestyle habits.
Slide 5: Impact of Mindfulness on Relationships
Mindfulness can help us better understand others and improve communication, leading to healthier relationships.
By focusing on the present moment and being fully attentive, mindfulness helps build stronger and more authentic connections with others.
Mindfulness teaches us how to be present for others in difficult times, leading to increased compassion and understanding.
Slide 6: Mindfulness Techniques and Practices
Focusing on the breath and mindful breathing can be a simple way to enter a state of mindfulness.
Body scan meditation involves focusing on different parts of the body, paying attention to any sensations and feelings.
Practicing mindful walking and eating involves consciously focusing on each step or bite, with full attention to sensory experiences.
Slide 7: Incorporating Mindfulness into Daily Life
You can practice mindfulness in everyday activities such as washing dishes or taking a walk in the park.
Adding mindfulness practice to daily routines can help increase awareness and presence.
Mindfulness helps us become more aware of our needs and better manage our time, leading to balance and harmony in life.
Slide 8: Summary: Embracing Mindfulness for Full Living
Mindfulness can bring numerous benefits for physical and mental health.
Regular mindfulness practice can help achieve a fuller and more satisfying life.
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Exploring the Mindfulness Understanding Its Benefits.pptx
29th november 2015 what is prayer aa
1. “What is Prayer?” 29th
November 2015
“One dayJesus was prayingin a certain place.Whenhe finished,oneof hisdisciplessaidto him,
“Lord,teach us to pray, just as Johntaughthis disciples.”” (Luke11:1)
Jesusactuallyhadverymuchto say about prayer. Fromthe bible we can learnthatJesus spenta great
deal of time inprayer.In fact, JesusreferstoprayerinHis teachings42 times,andthe gospelsrecord
Him personallypraying28 times…andthisisonlywhatisrecorded. Several times,the Bible tellsus,“And
He wentupto the mountainto pray. “After he had dismissedthem,he went up on a mountainsideby
himselfto pray. Later that night,he wasthere alone” (Matthew14:23; we can readthisoccurrence
alsoin Mark 6:46; Luke 6:12; Luke 9:28). We can read that Jesusprayedinthe wilderness,inthe Temple,
inthe Gardenof Gethsemane,andHe prayedonthe Cross.Prayerwas so mucha part of the life of the
Saviorthat,early on, the disciplescame toHimand said,“Lord,teach us topray”: “One day Jesuswas
prayingin a certain place.Whenhe finished,oneof hisdisciplessaidto him,“Lord,teach usto pray,
just as Johntaughthis disciples” (Luke11:1). Theywere amazedat the level of significanceandthe
depthof meaningthatprayerhad for Jesus.Hislife wasaneloquentexpressionof close communication
withAlmightyGod.
The Jewswere well versedinthe mechanicsof andoccasionsforprayer.What most didn’tknow was
howto have the kindof profoundsubstance totheirprayerthatJesusobviouslyhad.Manyof themsaw
the patternof Hisprayer life,andmanymore witnessedthe resultsof that understanding.More
importantthanthat, however,wasthe kindof manJesuswasas a resultof His belief inprayer. Although
mostof us knowwhatprayermeans,itwill onlybe to one’sadvantage inknowingmore aboutour
prayers…and probablythe reasonasto why the disciplesinquiredfromJesus!
So,what isprayer? There were 83,100,000 hitson an Internetsearch whenaleadingChurchin
Californiaconducted onprayerrecently.The multitude of viewsonprayerandhow to pray and to
whomto pray to andthe intendedresults throughprayerthe repose was limitless.Fromthiswe can
understandthatmost – regardlessof the religion –prayed!.Inthe case of Christianswe canlearn that
there ismuch writtenabout prayeroverthe years;some datingclearback intothe 16th Century. There
are so manythat nonof us will be able toread evenjust1% of it…butthe inporatntunderstandingthat
we shouldhave is:What isprayer?What doesit looklike,andhow doI do it?
The bestsource to explore andexamine,obviously,whenitcomestosomethingof sucha fundamental
as well asvital importisthe Word of God.And,the ultimate persontoaskourquestionsof isthe Living
God, JesusChrist. Initssimplestdefinition,prayerisconversationwithGod. And, forabelieverwhois in
the earlydaysof faith,thatis sufficient because asaperson growsintheirfaithand theirunderstanding
of God andthe waysof God, prayerbecomesmuchmore personal andof much greaterimportance.It
becomesmore andmore valuable tothe person andmore and more necessaryandmore and more real.
There are manyunderstandingsthatwe canderive throughthe bible:Whenwe readinthe very
beginningof the bible we canlearn thatprayeris callingonthe name of the Lord inpraise,worship,and
dependence. We canlearnfromPsalm72:12-13, “Forhe will deliver the needy who cry out, the
afflictedwhohave no one to help. 13
He will take pityon the weak andthe needy andsave the needy
2. from death”.We also pray for helpandstrength fromGod: “Answer me when I call to you,my
righteousGod.Give me relief frommy distress; have mercy on me and hear my prayer” (Psalm4:1).
We can seekGod’sstrength toturn away fromsinand wickedways: “…ifmypeople,who are calledby
my name, will humblethemselvesand pray andseek my face andturn from their wicked ways, then I
will hear from heaven, andI will forgive their sinand will heal their land”.Importantlywe alsoprayto
God for Hismercy andGrace at our timesof need:“Letus then approachGod’sthrone ofgrace with
confidence,so that we may receive mercy andfindgrace to helpus in our time of need” (Hebrews
4:16).
Our prayersto God are inmanyways suchas for His Adoration(Psalm150);Asa . Confession seekingHis
forgiveness:“Havemercyon me, O God,accordingtoyour unfailinglove;accordingto yourgreat
compassionblotoutmy transgressions.Washawayall my iniquityandcleanseme from my sin”
(Psalm51:1-2). We pray to Him inthanksgiving:“Givethankstothe LORD,for he isgood. Hislove
endures forever” (Psalm136:1). We can alsolearnin Philippians4:6,“Donot be anxiousabout
anything,butin every situation,byprayer and petition,withthanksgiving,presentyour requests to
God” We also pray to God forSupplication(IntercessionandPetition).We canread inJohn17 when
Jesuspraysto the Father:“I have revealed you to those whomyou gave me out of the world.They
were yours; yougave them to me andthey haveobeyed your word. 7
Nowthey knowthat everything
you have givenme comes from you. 8
ForI gavethem the words yougave me andthey accepted them.
They knew withcertainty that I came fromyou, andthey believed that you sent me. (John17:6-8).
As Christianswe believe in Jesus Christasour God andsaviour. Our prayersare directedat Himand
throughHim: “Andwhatever you do,whether inword or deed, do it all inthe nameof the Lord Jesus,
givingthanksto Godthe Father throughhim”(Colossians3:17). We also prayby way of the Holy Spirit
as we can learnin Romans8:26-27, “Inthe sameway, the Spirit helpsus in our weakness.We do not
know what we oughtto prayfor, but the Spirit himselfintercedesfor us throughwordless groans.
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Andhe whosearches our hearts knows the mindof the Spirit, becausethe Spiritintercedes for God’s
people inaccordance withthe will of God”.We can learninMatthew 6 that our prayersshouldbe
simply andsincerely:“Andwhen you pray,do not keep onbabblinglikepagans,for they thinkthey
will be heard because of their manywords. 8
Do not be like them, for your Father knowswhat you
need before you ask him” (Matthew6:7-8).
We mustalsorememberthatwithall our prayersthe critical requirementisthatwe are in submissionto
God’swill.We can learn that inMatthew 26:39 - Goinga littlefarther, he fell withhis face to the
groundand prayed, “My Father, ifit is possible, maythiscup be taken fromme. Yet not as I will,but
as you will” Furthermore whenwe praywe mustbe in obedience toGod’swill forourprayersto be
answeredbecause we canlearnin 1 John 3:22. “...andreceive from himanythingwe ask, because we
keep hiscommandsanddo what pleaseshim”.Our prayeristhat you understandthat prayerismore
than justa conversationwithGod.Ittrulyis an aligningof all thatwe are,all thatwe have,andall that
we desire withthe nature andcharacter and will of AlmightyGod,Makerof HeavenandEarth, and His
OnlySonOur Lord, JesusChrist,andall to the gloryof God alone. Mayyour prayersinthe days aheadfill
youwitha newsense of God’spresence andpowerinyourlife,andmayHe enliveninyourhearta joy
and a delight.
. “After he had dismissed them, he went up on a mountainside by himself to pray. Later that
night, he was there alone” (Matthew 14:23