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Prayer

The document discusses various aspects of prayer based on biblical passages. It identifies several purposes and benefits of prayer, including communicating and developing intimacy with God, glorifying God, submitting to God, gaining strength and sustenance, receiving wisdom and forgiveness, and finding protection and deliverance. Prayer is important because God listens to and responds to righteous prayers, invites believers to cast their burdens on Him, and imparts power to resist temptation. The cornerstone of prayer is loving God with all one's heart, and Christians are instructed to follow the example of the Lord's prayer.

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Prayer...
Prayer... is used for what?
What is the cornerstone of Prayer?
What is the cornerstone of Prayer?
What is the cornerstone of Prayer? • Romans 6:17
What is the cornerstone of Prayer? • Romans 6:17 • Thank God! Once you were slaves of sin, but now you have obeyed with all your heart the new teaching God has given you.
What is the cornerstone of Prayer? • Romans 6:17 • Thank God! Once you were slaves of sin, but now you have obeyed with all your heart the new teaching God has given you.
What is the cornerstone of Prayer the new teaching God has given
What is the cornerstone of Prayer the new teaching God has given • Matthew 20:36-40 • “Teacher, which is the greatest commandment in the Law?” Jesus replied:”‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.’ This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’ All the Law and the Prophets hang on these two commandments.”
What is Prayer?
What is Prayer?
What is Prayer? • Communicating
What is Prayer? • Communicating • Intimacy
What is Prayer? • Communicating • Intimacy • Glorification
What is Prayer? • Communicating • Intimacy • Glorification • Submission
What is Prayer? • Communicating • Intimacy • Glorification • Submission • Sustain/Strength
What is Prayer? • Communicating • Wisdom • Intimacy • Glorification • Submission • Sustain/Strength
What is Prayer? • Communicating • Wisdom • Intimacy • Forgiveness • Glorification • Submission • Sustain/Strength
What is Prayer? • Communicating • Wisdom • Intimacy • Forgiveness • Glorification • Protection • Submission • Sustain/Strength
What is Prayer? • Communicating • Wisdom • Intimacy • Forgiveness • Glorification • Protection • Submission • Deliverance • Sustain/Strength
Why should we pray? http://www.wycliffe.org/pray/whywepray.aspx
Why should we pray? • James 5:16b (NLT) http://www.wycliffe.org/pray/whywepray.aspx
Why should we pray? • James 5:16b (NLT) • The earnest prayer of a righteous person has great power and wonderful results. http://www.wycliffe.org/pray/whywepray.aspx
Why should we pray? • James 5:16b (NLT) • The earnest prayer of a righteous person has great power and wonderful results. • God responds to the prayers of His people. http://www.wycliffe.org/pray/whywepray.aspx
Why should we pray? Glorification • James 5:16b (NLT) • The earnest prayer of a righteous person has great power and wonderful results. • God responds to the prayers of His people. http://www.wycliffe.org/pray/whywepray.aspx
Why should we pray? http://www.wycliffe.org/pray/whywepray.aspx
Why should we pray? • Jeremiah 29:12-13 (NLT) http://www.wycliffe.org/pray/whywepray.aspx
Why should we pray? • Jeremiah 29:12-13 (NLT) • In those days when you pray, I will listen. If you look for Me in earnest, you will find Me when you seek me. http://www.wycliffe.org/pray/whywepray.aspx
Why should we pray? • Jeremiah 29:12-13 (NLT) • In those days when you pray, I will listen. If you look for Me in earnest, you will find Me when you seek me. • God tells us that we are to PRAY to find Him and for Him to listen. http://www.wycliffe.org/pray/whywepray.aspx
Why should we pray? • Jeremiah 29:12-13 (NLT) Submission • In those days when you pray, I will listen. If you look for Me in earnest, you will find Me when you seek me. • God tells us that we are to PRAY to find Him and for Him to listen. http://www.wycliffe.org/pray/whywepray.aspx
Why should we pray? http://www.wycliffe.org/pray/whywepray.aspx
Why should we pray? • Matthew 11:28 (NLT) http://www.wycliffe.org/pray/whywepray.aspx
Why should we pray? • Matthew 11:28 (NLT) • Come to Me, all of you who are weary and carry heaven burdens, and I will give you rest.” http://www.wycliffe.org/pray/whywepray.aspx
Why should we pray? • Matthew 11:28 (NLT) • Come to Me, all of you who are weary and carry heaven burdens, and I will give you rest.” • God invites us to rest by allowing him to take care of our burdens/needs through prayer http://www.wycliffe.org/pray/whywepray.aspx
Why should we pray? • Matthew 11:28 (NLT) Sustain • Come to Me, all of you who are weary and carry heaven burdens, and I will give you rest.” • God invites us to rest by allowing him to take care of our burdens/needs through prayer http://www.wycliffe.org/pray/whywepray.aspx
Why should we pray? http://www.wycliffe.org/pray/whywepray.aspx
Why should we pray? • Matthew 26:41 (NLT) http://www.wycliffe.org/pray/whywepray.aspx
Why should we pray? • Matthew 26:41 (NLT) • Keep alert and pray. Otherwise temptation will overpower you. For though the spirit is willing enough, the body is weak! http://www.wycliffe.org/pray/whywepray.aspx
Why should we pray? • Matthew 26:41 (NLT) • Keep alert and pray. Otherwise temptation will overpower you. For though the spirit is willing enough, the body is weak! • God extends his power to us through prayer so that we may resist temptation http://www.wycliffe.org/pray/whywepray.aspx
Why should we pray? • Matthew 26:41 (NLT) Strength • Keep alert and pray. Otherwise temptation will overpower you. For though the spirit is willing enough, the body is weak! • God extends his power to us through prayer so that we may resist temptation http://www.wycliffe.org/pray/whywepray.aspx
Why should we pray? http://www.wycliffe.org/pray/whywepray.aspx
Why should we pray? • James 1:5 (NLT) http://www.wycliffe.org/pray/whywepray.aspx
Why should we pray? • James 1:5 (NLT) • If you need wisdom- if you want to know what God wants you to do, ask Him and He will gladly tell you. He will not resent your asking. http://www.wycliffe.org/pray/whywepray.aspx
Why should we pray? • James 1:5 (NLT) • If you need wisdom- if you want to know what God wants you to do, ask Him and He will gladly tell you. He will not resent your asking. • God imparts wisdom and understanding through prayer. http://www.wycliffe.org/pray/whywepray.aspx
Why should we pray? Wisdom • James 1:5 (NLT) • If you need wisdom- if you want to know what God wants you to do, ask Him and He will gladly tell you. He will not resent your asking. • God imparts wisdom and understanding through prayer. http://www.wycliffe.org/pray/whywepray.aspx
Why should we pray? http://www.wycliffe.org/pray/whywepray.aspx
Why should we pray? • Matthew 21:22 (NLT) http://www.wycliffe.org/pray/whywepray.aspx
Why should we pray? • Matthew 21:22 (NLT) • If you believe, you will receive whatever you ask for in prayer. http://www.wycliffe.org/pray/whywepray.aspx
Why should we pray? • Matthew 21:22 (NLT) • If you believe, you will receive whatever you ask for in prayer. • God exercises His authority and ability to do the impossible through the prayer of His people. http://www.wycliffe.org/pray/whywepray.aspx
Why should we pray? • Matthew 21:22 (NLT) Forgiveness • If you believe, you will receive whatever you ask for in prayer. • God exercises His authority and ability to do the impossible through the prayer of His people. http://www.wycliffe.org/pray/whywepray.aspx
Why should we pray? http://www.wycliffe.org/pray/whywepray.aspx
Why should we pray? • Psalm 143:10 (NLT) http://www.wycliffe.org/pray/whywepray.aspx
Why should we pray? • Psalm 143:10 (NLT) • Teach me to do Your will, for You are my God. May Your gracious Spirit lead me forward on a firm footing. http://www.wycliffe.org/pray/whywepray.aspx
Why should we pray? • Psalm 143:10 (NLT) • Teach me to do Your will, for You are my God. May Your gracious Spirit lead me forward on a firm footing. • God reveals Himself through prayer and gives guidance. http://www.wycliffe.org/pray/whywepray.aspx
Why should we pray? • Psalm 143:10 (NLT) Protection/Deliverance • Teach me to do Your will, for You are my God. May Your gracious Spirit lead me forward on a firm footing. • God reveals Himself through prayer and gives guidance. http://www.wycliffe.org/pray/whywepray.aspx
Why should we pray? Resolution for Men- p.146
Why should we pray? • Well, the practice of prayer is the perfect place where love for others can really begin. Resolution for Men- p.146
Why should we pray? • Well, the practice of prayer is the perfect place where love for others can really begin. • It is... “Only in Christ do we find the wisdom, strength and motivation to accomplish what God has given us to do. Our kindness, respect, and compassion will never be driven by any natural, inborn tendencies of ours not consistently. Until we devote ourselves to spending time with God in prayer, we will never get past the distractions of our day or the limitation in our love tank.” Resolution for Men- p.146
How should we pray?
How should we pray? • Does any one know?
How should we pray? • Does any one know? • What example should we follow?
The Lord’s Prayer
The Lord’s Prayer • Matthew 6:9-13: So pray this way:
The Lord’s Prayer • Matthew 6:9-13: So pray this way: • Our Father in heaven, may your name be honored,
The Lord’s Prayer • Matthew 6:9-13: So pray this way: • Our Father in heaven, may your name be honored, • May your kingdom come, may your will be done on earth as it is in heaven.
The Lord’s Prayer • Matthew 6:9-13: So pray this way: • Our Father in heaven, may your name be honored, • May your kingdom come, may your will be done on earth as it is in heaven. • Give us today our daily bread,
The Lord’s Prayer • Matthew 6:9-13: So pray this way: • Our Father in heaven, may your name be honored, • May your kingdom come, may your will be done on earth as it is in heaven. • Give us today our daily bread, • and forgive us our debts, as we ourselves have forgiven our debtors.
The Lord’s Prayer • Matthew 6:9-13: So pray this way: • Our Father in heaven, may your name be honored, • May your kingdom come, may your will be done on earth as it is in heaven. • Give us today our daily bread, • and forgive us our debts, as we ourselves have forgiven our debtors. • And do not lead us into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one.
The Lord’s Prayer • Matthew 6:9-13: So pray this way: Glorification • Our Father in heaven, may your name be honored, • May your kingdom come, may your will be done on earth as it is in heaven. • Give us today our daily bread, • and forgive us our debts, as we ourselves have forgiven our debtors. • And do not lead us into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one.
The Lord’s Prayer • Matthew 6:9-13: So pray this way: Glorification • Our Father in heaven, may your name be honored, Submission • May your kingdom come, may your will be done on earth as it is in heaven. • Give us today our daily bread, • and forgive us our debts, as we ourselves have forgiven our debtors. • And do not lead us into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one.
The Lord’s Prayer • Matthew 6:9-13: So pray this way: Glorification • Our Father in heaven, may your name be honored, Submission • May your kingdom come, may your will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Sustain, Strength & Wisdom • Give us today our daily bread, • and forgive us our debts, as we ourselves have forgiven our debtors. • And do not lead us into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one.
The Lord’s Prayer • Matthew 6:9-13: So pray this way: Glorification • Our Father in heaven, may your name be honored, Submission • May your kingdom come, may your will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Sustain, Strength & Wisdom • Give us today our daily bread, Forgiveness • and forgive us our debts, as we ourselves have forgiven our debtors. • And do not lead us into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one.
The Lord’s Prayer • Matthew 6:9-13: So pray this way: Glorification • Our Father in heaven, may your name be honored, Submission • May your kingdom come, may your will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Sustain, Strength & Wisdom • Give us today our daily bread, Forgiveness • and forgive us our debts, as we ourselves have forgiven our debtors. Protection/Deliverance • And do not lead us into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one.
Who should we pray for? http://www.asiteforthelord.com/
Who should we pray for? • Pray for People of the World http://www.asiteforthelord.com/
Who should we pray for? • Pray for People of the World • We should pray for alien sinners: http://www.asiteforthelord.com/
Who should we pray for? • Pray for People of the World • We should pray for alien sinners: • In 2nd Thessalonians 3:1, Paul petitioned the brethren, saying, “Pray for us, that the Word of the Lord may have free course and be glorified.” http://www.asiteforthelord.com/
Who should we pray for? • Pray for People of the World • We should pray for alien sinners: • In 2nd Thessalonians 3:1, Paul petitioned the brethren, saying, “Pray for us, that the Word of the Lord may have free course and be glorified.” • We should pray for the sick in the world: http://www.asiteforthelord.com/
Who should we pray for? • Pray for People of the World • We should pray for alien sinners: • In 2nd Thessalonians 3:1, Paul petitioned the brethren, saying, “Pray for us, that the Word of the Lord may have free course and be glorified.” • We should pray for the sick in the world: • Paul did such (Acts 28:8). http://www.asiteforthelord.com/
Who should we pray for? • Pray for People of the World • We should pray for alien sinners: • In 2nd Thessalonians 3:1, Paul petitioned the brethren, saying, “Pray for us, that the Word of the Lord may have free course and be glorified.” • We should pray for the sick in the world: • Paul did such (Acts 28:8). • We should pray for rulers: http://www.asiteforthelord.com/
Who should we pray for? • Pray for People of the World • We should pray for alien sinners: • In 2nd Thessalonians 3:1, Paul petitioned the brethren, saying, “Pray for us, that the Word of the Lord may have free course and be glorified.” • We should pray for the sick in the world: • Paul did such (Acts 28:8). • We should pray for rulers: • In First Timothy 2:2, Paul told Timothy to pray “for kings and all who are in authority.” http://www.asiteforthelord.com/
Who should we pray for? http://www.asiteforthelord.com/
Who should we pray for? • Pray for people of the church http://www.asiteforthelord.com/
Who should we pray for? • Pray for people of the church • We should pray for erring brethren: http://www.asiteforthelord.com/
Who should we pray for? • Pray for people of the church • We should pray for erring brethren: • James 5:16 reads, “Confess your trespasses to one another, and pray for one another, that you may be healed. The effective, fervent prayer of a righteous man avails much.” http://www.asiteforthelord.com/
Who should we pray for? • Pray for people of the church • We should pray for erring brethren: • James 5:16 reads, “Confess your trespasses to one another, and pray for one another, that you may be healed. The effective, fervent prayer of a righteous man avails much.” • We should pray for sick brethren: http://www.asiteforthelord.com/
Who should we pray for? • Pray for people of the church • We should pray for erring brethren: • James 5:16 reads, “Confess your trespasses to one another, and pray for one another, that you may be healed. The effective, fervent prayer of a righteous man avails much.” • We should pray for sick brethren: • James also said in 5:14, “Is anyone among you sick? ... pray over him....” http://www.asiteforthelord.com/
Who should we pray for? • Pray for people of the church • We should pray for erring brethren: • James 5:16 reads, “Confess your trespasses to one another, and pray for one another, that you may be healed. The effective, fervent prayer of a righteous man avails much.” • We should pray for sick brethren: • James also said in 5:14, “Is anyone among you sick? ... pray over him....” • We should pray for more laborers to go into the field: http://www.asiteforthelord.com/
Who should we pray for? • Pray for people of the church • We should pray for erring brethren: • James 5:16 reads, “Confess your trespasses to one another, and pray for one another, that you may be healed. The effective, fervent prayer of a righteous man avails much.” • We should pray for sick brethren: • James also said in 5:14, “Is anyone among you sick? ... pray over him....” • We should pray for more laborers to go into the field: • It was Jesus in Matthew 9:38 who demanded, “Pray the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into His harvest.” http://www.asiteforthelord.com/
Who should we pray for? • Pray for people of the church • We should pray for erring brethren: • James 5:16 reads, “Confess your trespasses to one another, and pray for one another, that you may be healed. The effective, fervent prayer of a righteous man avails much.” • We should pray for sick brethren: • James also said in 5:14, “Is anyone among you sick? ... pray over him....” • We should pray for more laborers to go into the field: • It was Jesus in Matthew 9:38 who demanded, “Pray the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into His harvest.” • We should pray for the faithfulness of brethren: http://www.asiteforthelord.com/
Who should we pray for? • Pray for people of the church • We should pray for erring brethren: • James 5:16 reads, “Confess your trespasses to one another, and pray for one another, that you may be healed. The effective, fervent prayer of a righteous man avails much.” • We should pray for sick brethren: • James also said in 5:14, “Is anyone among you sick? ... pray over him....” • We should pray for more laborers to go into the field: • It was Jesus in Matthew 9:38 who demanded, “Pray the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into His harvest.” • We should pray for the faithfulness of brethren: • In First Corinthians 13:7, Paul told those Christians, “I pray to God that you do no evil....” http://www.asiteforthelord.com/
Who should we pray for? • Pray for people of the church • We should pray for erring brethren: • James 5:16 reads, “Confess your trespasses to one another, and pray for one another, that you may be healed. The effective, fervent prayer of a righteous man avails much.” • We should pray for sick brethren: • James also said in 5:14, “Is anyone among you sick? ... pray over him....” • We should pray for more laborers to go into the field: • It was Jesus in Matthew 9:38 who demanded, “Pray the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into His harvest.” • We should pray for the faithfulness of brethren: • In First Corinthians 13:7, Paul told those Christians, “I pray to God that you do no evil....” • We should pray for the wisdom, knowledge, and understanding of brethren to be increased: http://www.asiteforthelord.com/
Who should we pray for? • Pray for people of the church • We should pray for erring brethren: • James 5:16 reads, “Confess your trespasses to one another, and pray for one another, that you may be healed. The effective, fervent prayer of a righteous man avails much.” • We should pray for sick brethren: • James also said in 5:14, “Is anyone among you sick? ... pray over him....” • We should pray for more laborers to go into the field: • It was Jesus in Matthew 9:38 who demanded, “Pray the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into His harvest.” • We should pray for the faithfulness of brethren: • In First Corinthians 13:7, Paul told those Christians, “I pray to God that you do no evil....” • We should pray for the wisdom, knowledge, and understanding of brethren to be increased: • In Colossians 1:9, Paul said, “We also ... do not cease to pray for you, and to ask that you may be filled with the knowledge of His will in all wisdom and spiritual understanding.” http://www.asiteforthelord.com/
Who should we pray for? • Pray for people of the church • We should pray for erring brethren: • James 5:16 reads, “Confess your trespasses to one another, and pray for one another, that you may be healed. The effective, fervent prayer of a righteous man avails much.” • We should pray for sick brethren: • James also said in 5:14, “Is anyone among you sick? ... pray over him....” • We should pray for more laborers to go into the field: • It was Jesus in Matthew 9:38 who demanded, “Pray the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into His harvest.” • We should pray for the faithfulness of brethren: • In First Corinthians 13:7, Paul told those Christians, “I pray to God that you do no evil....” • We should pray for the wisdom, knowledge, and understanding of brethren to be increased: • In Colossians 1:9, Paul said, “We also ... do not cease to pray for you, and to ask that you may be filled with the knowledge of His will in all wisdom and spiritual understanding.” • We should pray for the success of preachers: http://www.asiteforthelord.com/
Who should we pray for? • Pray for people of the church • We should pray for erring brethren: • James 5:16 reads, “Confess your trespasses to one another, and pray for one another, that you may be healed. The effective, fervent prayer of a righteous man avails much.” • We should pray for sick brethren: • James also said in 5:14, “Is anyone among you sick? ... pray over him....” • We should pray for more laborers to go into the field: • It was Jesus in Matthew 9:38 who demanded, “Pray the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into His harvest.” • We should pray for the faithfulness of brethren: • In First Corinthians 13:7, Paul told those Christians, “I pray to God that you do no evil....” • We should pray for the wisdom, knowledge, and understanding of brethren to be increased: • In Colossians 1:9, Paul said, “We also ... do not cease to pray for you, and to ask that you may be filled with the knowledge of His will in all wisdom and spiritual understanding.” • We should pray for the success of preachers: • In First Thessalonians 5:25, Paul wrote, “Brethren, pray for us.” http://www.asiteforthelord.com/
Who should we pray for? http://www.asiteforthelord.com/
Who should we pray for? • Pray for ourselves http://www.asiteforthelord.com/
Who should we pray for? • Pray for ourselves • We should pray for our physical needs: http://www.asiteforthelord.com/
Who should we pray for? • Pray for ourselves • We should pray for our physical needs: • In Jesus’ model prayer, He said, “'Give us this day our daily bread.'” http://www.asiteforthelord.com/
Who should we pray for? • Pray for ourselves • We should pray for our physical needs: • In Jesus’ model prayer, He said, “'Give us this day our daily bread.'” • We should pray for our spiritual needs: http://www.asiteforthelord.com/
Who should we pray for? • Pray for ourselves • We should pray for our physical needs: • In Jesus’ model prayer, He said, “'Give us this day our daily bread.'” • We should pray for our spiritual needs: • (a) We should pray for the forgiveness of sins: In First John 1:9, John wrote, “If we confess our sins, [God] is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.” (b) We should pray for wisdom: In James 1:5, James said, “If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all liberally and without reproach, and it will be given to him.” http://www.asiteforthelord.com/
Who should we pray for? http://www.asiteforthelord.com/
Who should we pray for? In First Timothy 2:1 Paul summed it all up by saying that “supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks [should] be made for all people.” http://www.asiteforthelord.com/
When should we pray? http://www.asiteforthelord.com/
When should we pray? • Luke 18:1 http://www.asiteforthelord.com/
When should we pray? • Luke 18:1 • Men ought always to pray and not lose heart. http://www.asiteforthelord.com/
When should we pray? • Luke 18:1 • Men ought always to pray and not lose heart. • 1 Thessalonians 5:17 http://www.asiteforthelord.com/
When should we pray? • Luke 18:1 • Men ought always to pray and not lose heart. • 1 Thessalonians 5:17 • Pray without ceasing http://www.asiteforthelord.com/
When should we pray? • Luke 18:1 • Men ought always to pray and not lose heart. • 1 Thessalonians 5:17 • Pray without ceasing • We should pray, not continuously, but continually. http://www.asiteforthelord.com/
When should we pray? • Luke 18:1 • Men ought always to pray and not lose heart. • 1 Thessalonians 5:17 • Pray without ceasing • We should pray, not continuously, but continually. • “Continuous” is like an uninterrupted waterfall, while “continual” is like an intermittent, but steady, busy signal. http://www.asiteforthelord.com/
When should we pray? • Luke 3:21 • Luke 6:12 • John 17:20-21 • Matthew 36-44 • Quiz Time! What patterns do you see? http://www.asiteforthelord.com/
When should we pray? • Luke 3:21 • Luke 6:12 • John 17:20-21 • Matthew 36-44 • Quiz Time! What patterns do you see? Prayer occurs during significant periods or change in His life http://www.asiteforthelord.com/
When should we pray? http://www.asiteforthelord.com/
When should we pray? Before we leave this point, someone wrote about when not want to pray. If we don’t love anyone and don’t want anyone to love us ... don’t pray. If we are completely and utterly sinless and we can handle the world all by ourselves ... don’t pray. If we don’t need any guidance in the world of darkness or in times of trouble and trial ... don’t pray. If we have all the wisdom we need to meet each of life’s many changes, and if we have the power to direct our own steps ... don’t pray. If we don’t need any help keeping our families safe, sound, well, fed, clothed, sheltered, and provided for in all the ways God expects folks to provide for their own ... don’t pray. If we can rely on our own strength to control our futures, and we can make the forces of nature work to our advantage, and we can manufacture the air we breathe and keep the earth spinning and the sun shining ... don’t pray. Otherwise... We ought to get down on our knees and pray! http://www.asiteforthelord.com/
Where should we pray?
Where should we pray? • Matthew 6:6
Where should we pray? • Matthew 6:6 • When you pray, go into your room, close the door and pray to your Father who is unseen. (NIV)
Where should we pray? • Matthew 6:6 • When you pray, go into your room, close the door and pray to your Father who is unseen. (NIV) • Mark 1:35
Where should we pray? • Matthew 6:6 • When you pray, go into your room, close the door and pray to your Father who is unseen. (NIV) • Mark 1:35 • In the morning, having risen a long while before daylight, He went out and departed to a solitary place, and there He prayed.
Where should we pray? • Matthew 6:6 • When you pray, go into your room, close the door and pray to your Father who is unseen. (NIV) • Mark 1:35 • In the morning, having risen a long while before daylight, He went out and departed to a solitary place, and there He prayed. • Prayer is done with Humility and done in Private!
Where should we pray?
Where should we pray? • 1 Timothy 4:3-5
Where should we pray? • 1 Timothy 4:3-5 • ”... foods which God created to be received with thanksgiving.... For every creature of God is good, and nothing is to be refused if it is received with thanksgiving, for it is sanctified by the Word of God and prayer”
Where should we pray? • 1 Timothy 4:3-5 • ”... foods which God created to be received with thanksgiving.... For every creature of God is good, and nothing is to be refused if it is received with thanksgiving, for it is sanctified by the Word of God and prayer” • Acts 2:42
Where should we pray? • 1 Timothy 4:3-5 • ”... foods which God created to be received with thanksgiving.... For every creature of God is good, and nothing is to be refused if it is received with thanksgiving, for it is sanctified by the Word of God and prayer” • Acts 2:42 • Hint.... where are you?
Where should we pray? • 1 Timothy 4:3-5 • ”... foods which God created to be received with thanksgiving.... For every creature of God is good, and nothing is to be refused if it is received with thanksgiving, for it is sanctified by the Word of God and prayer” • Acts 2:42 • Hint.... where are you? • In public places- before eating and in churches. This was to be done with humility and without drawing attention to yourself.
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Prayer... Is connecting yourself to God and allowing His grace, hope & LOVE transform you and through you- changing others!
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Prayer

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    What is thecornerstone of Prayer?
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    What is thecornerstone of Prayer?
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    What is thecornerstone of Prayer? • Romans 6:17
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    What is thecornerstone of Prayer? • Romans 6:17 • Thank God! Once you were slaves of sin, but now you have obeyed with all your heart the new teaching God has given you.
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    What is thecornerstone of Prayer? • Romans 6:17 • Thank God! Once you were slaves of sin, but now you have obeyed with all your heart the new teaching God has given you.
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    What is thecornerstone of Prayer the new teaching God has given
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    What is thecornerstone of Prayer the new teaching God has given • Matthew 20:36-40 • “Teacher, which is the greatest commandment in the Law?” Jesus replied:”‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.’ This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’ All the Law and the Prophets hang on these two commandments.”
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    What is Prayer? •Communicating
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    What is Prayer? •Communicating • Intimacy
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    What is Prayer? •Communicating • Intimacy • Glorification
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    What is Prayer? •Communicating • Intimacy • Glorification • Submission
  • 17.
    What is Prayer? •Communicating • Intimacy • Glorification • Submission • Sustain/Strength
  • 18.
    What is Prayer? •Communicating • Wisdom • Intimacy • Glorification • Submission • Sustain/Strength
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    What is Prayer? •Communicating • Wisdom • Intimacy • Forgiveness • Glorification • Submission • Sustain/Strength
  • 20.
    What is Prayer? •Communicating • Wisdom • Intimacy • Forgiveness • Glorification • Protection • Submission • Sustain/Strength
  • 21.
    What is Prayer? •Communicating • Wisdom • Intimacy • Forgiveness • Glorification • Protection • Submission • Deliverance • Sustain/Strength
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    Why should wepray? http://www.wycliffe.org/pray/whywepray.aspx
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    Why should wepray? • James 5:16b (NLT) http://www.wycliffe.org/pray/whywepray.aspx
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    Why should wepray? • James 5:16b (NLT) • The earnest prayer of a righteous person has great power and wonderful results. http://www.wycliffe.org/pray/whywepray.aspx
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    Why should wepray? • James 5:16b (NLT) • The earnest prayer of a righteous person has great power and wonderful results. • God responds to the prayers of His people. http://www.wycliffe.org/pray/whywepray.aspx
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    Why should wepray? Glorification • James 5:16b (NLT) • The earnest prayer of a righteous person has great power and wonderful results. • God responds to the prayers of His people. http://www.wycliffe.org/pray/whywepray.aspx
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    Why should wepray? http://www.wycliffe.org/pray/whywepray.aspx
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    Why should wepray? • Jeremiah 29:12-13 (NLT) http://www.wycliffe.org/pray/whywepray.aspx
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    Why should wepray? • Jeremiah 29:12-13 (NLT) • In those days when you pray, I will listen. If you look for Me in earnest, you will find Me when you seek me. http://www.wycliffe.org/pray/whywepray.aspx
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    Why should wepray? • Jeremiah 29:12-13 (NLT) • In those days when you pray, I will listen. If you look for Me in earnest, you will find Me when you seek me. • God tells us that we are to PRAY to find Him and for Him to listen. http://www.wycliffe.org/pray/whywepray.aspx
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    Why should wepray? • Jeremiah 29:12-13 (NLT) Submission • In those days when you pray, I will listen. If you look for Me in earnest, you will find Me when you seek me. • God tells us that we are to PRAY to find Him and for Him to listen. http://www.wycliffe.org/pray/whywepray.aspx
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    Why should wepray? http://www.wycliffe.org/pray/whywepray.aspx
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    Why should wepray? • Matthew 11:28 (NLT) http://www.wycliffe.org/pray/whywepray.aspx
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    Why should wepray? • Matthew 11:28 (NLT) • Come to Me, all of you who are weary and carry heaven burdens, and I will give you rest.” http://www.wycliffe.org/pray/whywepray.aspx
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    Why should wepray? • Matthew 11:28 (NLT) • Come to Me, all of you who are weary and carry heaven burdens, and I will give you rest.” • God invites us to rest by allowing him to take care of our burdens/needs through prayer http://www.wycliffe.org/pray/whywepray.aspx
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    Why should wepray? • Matthew 11:28 (NLT) Sustain • Come to Me, all of you who are weary and carry heaven burdens, and I will give you rest.” • God invites us to rest by allowing him to take care of our burdens/needs through prayer http://www.wycliffe.org/pray/whywepray.aspx
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    Why should wepray? http://www.wycliffe.org/pray/whywepray.aspx
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    Why should wepray? • Matthew 26:41 (NLT) http://www.wycliffe.org/pray/whywepray.aspx
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    Why should wepray? • Matthew 26:41 (NLT) • Keep alert and pray. Otherwise temptation will overpower you. For though the spirit is willing enough, the body is weak! http://www.wycliffe.org/pray/whywepray.aspx
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    Why should wepray? • Matthew 26:41 (NLT) • Keep alert and pray. Otherwise temptation will overpower you. For though the spirit is willing enough, the body is weak! • God extends his power to us through prayer so that we may resist temptation http://www.wycliffe.org/pray/whywepray.aspx
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    Why should wepray? • Matthew 26:41 (NLT) Strength • Keep alert and pray. Otherwise temptation will overpower you. For though the spirit is willing enough, the body is weak! • God extends his power to us through prayer so that we may resist temptation http://www.wycliffe.org/pray/whywepray.aspx
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    Why should wepray? http://www.wycliffe.org/pray/whywepray.aspx
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    Why should wepray? • James 1:5 (NLT) http://www.wycliffe.org/pray/whywepray.aspx
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    Why should wepray? • James 1:5 (NLT) • If you need wisdom- if you want to know what God wants you to do, ask Him and He will gladly tell you. He will not resent your asking. http://www.wycliffe.org/pray/whywepray.aspx
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    Why should wepray? • James 1:5 (NLT) • If you need wisdom- if you want to know what God wants you to do, ask Him and He will gladly tell you. He will not resent your asking. • God imparts wisdom and understanding through prayer. http://www.wycliffe.org/pray/whywepray.aspx
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    Why should wepray? Wisdom • James 1:5 (NLT) • If you need wisdom- if you want to know what God wants you to do, ask Him and He will gladly tell you. He will not resent your asking. • God imparts wisdom and understanding through prayer. http://www.wycliffe.org/pray/whywepray.aspx
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    Why should wepray? http://www.wycliffe.org/pray/whywepray.aspx
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    Why should wepray? • Matthew 21:22 (NLT) http://www.wycliffe.org/pray/whywepray.aspx
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    Why should wepray? • Matthew 21:22 (NLT) • If you believe, you will receive whatever you ask for in prayer. http://www.wycliffe.org/pray/whywepray.aspx
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    Why should wepray? • Matthew 21:22 (NLT) • If you believe, you will receive whatever you ask for in prayer. • God exercises His authority and ability to do the impossible through the prayer of His people. http://www.wycliffe.org/pray/whywepray.aspx
  • 51.
    Why should wepray? • Matthew 21:22 (NLT) Forgiveness • If you believe, you will receive whatever you ask for in prayer. • God exercises His authority and ability to do the impossible through the prayer of His people. http://www.wycliffe.org/pray/whywepray.aspx
  • 52.
    Why should wepray? http://www.wycliffe.org/pray/whywepray.aspx
  • 53.
    Why should wepray? • Psalm 143:10 (NLT) http://www.wycliffe.org/pray/whywepray.aspx
  • 54.
    Why should wepray? • Psalm 143:10 (NLT) • Teach me to do Your will, for You are my God. May Your gracious Spirit lead me forward on a firm footing. http://www.wycliffe.org/pray/whywepray.aspx
  • 55.
    Why should wepray? • Psalm 143:10 (NLT) • Teach me to do Your will, for You are my God. May Your gracious Spirit lead me forward on a firm footing. • God reveals Himself through prayer and gives guidance. http://www.wycliffe.org/pray/whywepray.aspx
  • 56.
    Why should wepray? • Psalm 143:10 (NLT) Protection/Deliverance • Teach me to do Your will, for You are my God. May Your gracious Spirit lead me forward on a firm footing. • God reveals Himself through prayer and gives guidance. http://www.wycliffe.org/pray/whywepray.aspx
  • 57.
    Why should wepray? Resolution for Men- p.146
  • 58.
    Why should wepray? • Well, the practice of prayer is the perfect place where love for others can really begin. Resolution for Men- p.146
  • 59.
    Why should wepray? • Well, the practice of prayer is the perfect place where love for others can really begin. • It is... “Only in Christ do we find the wisdom, strength and motivation to accomplish what God has given us to do. Our kindness, respect, and compassion will never be driven by any natural, inborn tendencies of ours not consistently. Until we devote ourselves to spending time with God in prayer, we will never get past the distractions of our day or the limitation in our love tank.” Resolution for Men- p.146
  • 60.
  • 61.
    How should wepray? • Does any one know?
  • 62.
    How should wepray? • Does any one know? • What example should we follow?
  • 63.
  • 64.
    The Lord’s Prayer • Matthew 6:9-13: So pray this way:
  • 65.
    The Lord’s Prayer • Matthew 6:9-13: So pray this way: • Our Father in heaven, may your name be honored,
  • 66.
    The Lord’s Prayer • Matthew 6:9-13: So pray this way: • Our Father in heaven, may your name be honored, • May your kingdom come, may your will be done on earth as it is in heaven.
  • 67.
    The Lord’s Prayer • Matthew 6:9-13: So pray this way: • Our Father in heaven, may your name be honored, • May your kingdom come, may your will be done on earth as it is in heaven. • Give us today our daily bread,
  • 68.
    The Lord’s Prayer • Matthew 6:9-13: So pray this way: • Our Father in heaven, may your name be honored, • May your kingdom come, may your will be done on earth as it is in heaven. • Give us today our daily bread, • and forgive us our debts, as we ourselves have forgiven our debtors.
  • 69.
    The Lord’s Prayer • Matthew 6:9-13: So pray this way: • Our Father in heaven, may your name be honored, • May your kingdom come, may your will be done on earth as it is in heaven. • Give us today our daily bread, • and forgive us our debts, as we ourselves have forgiven our debtors. • And do not lead us into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one.
  • 70.
    The Lord’s Prayer • Matthew 6:9-13: So pray this way: Glorification • Our Father in heaven, may your name be honored, • May your kingdom come, may your will be done on earth as it is in heaven. • Give us today our daily bread, • and forgive us our debts, as we ourselves have forgiven our debtors. • And do not lead us into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one.
  • 71.
    The Lord’s Prayer • Matthew 6:9-13: So pray this way: Glorification • Our Father in heaven, may your name be honored, Submission • May your kingdom come, may your will be done on earth as it is in heaven. • Give us today our daily bread, • and forgive us our debts, as we ourselves have forgiven our debtors. • And do not lead us into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one.
  • 72.
    The Lord’s Prayer • Matthew 6:9-13: So pray this way: Glorification • Our Father in heaven, may your name be honored, Submission • May your kingdom come, may your will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Sustain, Strength & Wisdom • Give us today our daily bread, • and forgive us our debts, as we ourselves have forgiven our debtors. • And do not lead us into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one.
  • 73.
    The Lord’s Prayer • Matthew 6:9-13: So pray this way: Glorification • Our Father in heaven, may your name be honored, Submission • May your kingdom come, may your will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Sustain, Strength & Wisdom • Give us today our daily bread, Forgiveness • and forgive us our debts, as we ourselves have forgiven our debtors. • And do not lead us into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one.
  • 74.
    The Lord’s Prayer • Matthew 6:9-13: So pray this way: Glorification • Our Father in heaven, may your name be honored, Submission • May your kingdom come, may your will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Sustain, Strength & Wisdom • Give us today our daily bread, Forgiveness • and forgive us our debts, as we ourselves have forgiven our debtors. Protection/Deliverance • And do not lead us into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one.
  • 75.
    Who should wepray for? http://www.asiteforthelord.com/
  • 76.
    Who should wepray for? • Pray for People of the World http://www.asiteforthelord.com/
  • 77.
    Who should wepray for? • Pray for People of the World • We should pray for alien sinners: http://www.asiteforthelord.com/
  • 78.
    Who should wepray for? • Pray for People of the World • We should pray for alien sinners: • In 2nd Thessalonians 3:1, Paul petitioned the brethren, saying, “Pray for us, that the Word of the Lord may have free course and be glorified.” http://www.asiteforthelord.com/
  • 79.
    Who should wepray for? • Pray for People of the World • We should pray for alien sinners: • In 2nd Thessalonians 3:1, Paul petitioned the brethren, saying, “Pray for us, that the Word of the Lord may have free course and be glorified.” • We should pray for the sick in the world: http://www.asiteforthelord.com/
  • 80.
    Who should wepray for? • Pray for People of the World • We should pray for alien sinners: • In 2nd Thessalonians 3:1, Paul petitioned the brethren, saying, “Pray for us, that the Word of the Lord may have free course and be glorified.” • We should pray for the sick in the world: • Paul did such (Acts 28:8). http://www.asiteforthelord.com/
  • 81.
    Who should wepray for? • Pray for People of the World • We should pray for alien sinners: • In 2nd Thessalonians 3:1, Paul petitioned the brethren, saying, “Pray for us, that the Word of the Lord may have free course and be glorified.” • We should pray for the sick in the world: • Paul did such (Acts 28:8). • We should pray for rulers: http://www.asiteforthelord.com/
  • 82.
    Who should wepray for? • Pray for People of the World • We should pray for alien sinners: • In 2nd Thessalonians 3:1, Paul petitioned the brethren, saying, “Pray for us, that the Word of the Lord may have free course and be glorified.” • We should pray for the sick in the world: • Paul did such (Acts 28:8). • We should pray for rulers: • In First Timothy 2:2, Paul told Timothy to pray “for kings and all who are in authority.” http://www.asiteforthelord.com/
  • 83.
    Who should wepray for? http://www.asiteforthelord.com/
  • 84.
    Who should wepray for? • Pray for people of the church http://www.asiteforthelord.com/
  • 85.
    Who should wepray for? • Pray for people of the church • We should pray for erring brethren: http://www.asiteforthelord.com/
  • 86.
    Who should wepray for? • Pray for people of the church • We should pray for erring brethren: • James 5:16 reads, “Confess your trespasses to one another, and pray for one another, that you may be healed. The effective, fervent prayer of a righteous man avails much.” http://www.asiteforthelord.com/
  • 87.
    Who should wepray for? • Pray for people of the church • We should pray for erring brethren: • James 5:16 reads, “Confess your trespasses to one another, and pray for one another, that you may be healed. The effective, fervent prayer of a righteous man avails much.” • We should pray for sick brethren: http://www.asiteforthelord.com/
  • 88.
    Who should wepray for? • Pray for people of the church • We should pray for erring brethren: • James 5:16 reads, “Confess your trespasses to one another, and pray for one another, that you may be healed. The effective, fervent prayer of a righteous man avails much.” • We should pray for sick brethren: • James also said in 5:14, “Is anyone among you sick? ... pray over him....” http://www.asiteforthelord.com/
  • 89.
    Who should wepray for? • Pray for people of the church • We should pray for erring brethren: • James 5:16 reads, “Confess your trespasses to one another, and pray for one another, that you may be healed. The effective, fervent prayer of a righteous man avails much.” • We should pray for sick brethren: • James also said in 5:14, “Is anyone among you sick? ... pray over him....” • We should pray for more laborers to go into the field: http://www.asiteforthelord.com/
  • 90.
    Who should wepray for? • Pray for people of the church • We should pray for erring brethren: • James 5:16 reads, “Confess your trespasses to one another, and pray for one another, that you may be healed. The effective, fervent prayer of a righteous man avails much.” • We should pray for sick brethren: • James also said in 5:14, “Is anyone among you sick? ... pray over him....” • We should pray for more laborers to go into the field: • It was Jesus in Matthew 9:38 who demanded, “Pray the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into His harvest.” http://www.asiteforthelord.com/
  • 91.
    Who should wepray for? • Pray for people of the church • We should pray for erring brethren: • James 5:16 reads, “Confess your trespasses to one another, and pray for one another, that you may be healed. The effective, fervent prayer of a righteous man avails much.” • We should pray for sick brethren: • James also said in 5:14, “Is anyone among you sick? ... pray over him....” • We should pray for more laborers to go into the field: • It was Jesus in Matthew 9:38 who demanded, “Pray the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into His harvest.” • We should pray for the faithfulness of brethren: http://www.asiteforthelord.com/
  • 92.
    Who should wepray for? • Pray for people of the church • We should pray for erring brethren: • James 5:16 reads, “Confess your trespasses to one another, and pray for one another, that you may be healed. The effective, fervent prayer of a righteous man avails much.” • We should pray for sick brethren: • James also said in 5:14, “Is anyone among you sick? ... pray over him....” • We should pray for more laborers to go into the field: • It was Jesus in Matthew 9:38 who demanded, “Pray the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into His harvest.” • We should pray for the faithfulness of brethren: • In First Corinthians 13:7, Paul told those Christians, “I pray to God that you do no evil....” http://www.asiteforthelord.com/
  • 93.
    Who should wepray for? • Pray for people of the church • We should pray for erring brethren: • James 5:16 reads, “Confess your trespasses to one another, and pray for one another, that you may be healed. The effective, fervent prayer of a righteous man avails much.” • We should pray for sick brethren: • James also said in 5:14, “Is anyone among you sick? ... pray over him....” • We should pray for more laborers to go into the field: • It was Jesus in Matthew 9:38 who demanded, “Pray the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into His harvest.” • We should pray for the faithfulness of brethren: • In First Corinthians 13:7, Paul told those Christians, “I pray to God that you do no evil....” • We should pray for the wisdom, knowledge, and understanding of brethren to be increased: http://www.asiteforthelord.com/
  • 94.
    Who should wepray for? • Pray for people of the church • We should pray for erring brethren: • James 5:16 reads, “Confess your trespasses to one another, and pray for one another, that you may be healed. The effective, fervent prayer of a righteous man avails much.” • We should pray for sick brethren: • James also said in 5:14, “Is anyone among you sick? ... pray over him....” • We should pray for more laborers to go into the field: • It was Jesus in Matthew 9:38 who demanded, “Pray the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into His harvest.” • We should pray for the faithfulness of brethren: • In First Corinthians 13:7, Paul told those Christians, “I pray to God that you do no evil....” • We should pray for the wisdom, knowledge, and understanding of brethren to be increased: • In Colossians 1:9, Paul said, “We also ... do not cease to pray for you, and to ask that you may be filled with the knowledge of His will in all wisdom and spiritual understanding.” http://www.asiteforthelord.com/
  • 95.
    Who should wepray for? • Pray for people of the church • We should pray for erring brethren: • James 5:16 reads, “Confess your trespasses to one another, and pray for one another, that you may be healed. The effective, fervent prayer of a righteous man avails much.” • We should pray for sick brethren: • James also said in 5:14, “Is anyone among you sick? ... pray over him....” • We should pray for more laborers to go into the field: • It was Jesus in Matthew 9:38 who demanded, “Pray the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into His harvest.” • We should pray for the faithfulness of brethren: • In First Corinthians 13:7, Paul told those Christians, “I pray to God that you do no evil....” • We should pray for the wisdom, knowledge, and understanding of brethren to be increased: • In Colossians 1:9, Paul said, “We also ... do not cease to pray for you, and to ask that you may be filled with the knowledge of His will in all wisdom and spiritual understanding.” • We should pray for the success of preachers: http://www.asiteforthelord.com/
  • 96.
    Who should wepray for? • Pray for people of the church • We should pray for erring brethren: • James 5:16 reads, “Confess your trespasses to one another, and pray for one another, that you may be healed. The effective, fervent prayer of a righteous man avails much.” • We should pray for sick brethren: • James also said in 5:14, “Is anyone among you sick? ... pray over him....” • We should pray for more laborers to go into the field: • It was Jesus in Matthew 9:38 who demanded, “Pray the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into His harvest.” • We should pray for the faithfulness of brethren: • In First Corinthians 13:7, Paul told those Christians, “I pray to God that you do no evil....” • We should pray for the wisdom, knowledge, and understanding of brethren to be increased: • In Colossians 1:9, Paul said, “We also ... do not cease to pray for you, and to ask that you may be filled with the knowledge of His will in all wisdom and spiritual understanding.” • We should pray for the success of preachers: • In First Thessalonians 5:25, Paul wrote, “Brethren, pray for us.” http://www.asiteforthelord.com/
  • 97.
    Who should wepray for? http://www.asiteforthelord.com/
  • 98.
    Who should wepray for? • Pray for ourselves http://www.asiteforthelord.com/
  • 99.
    Who should wepray for? • Pray for ourselves • We should pray for our physical needs: http://www.asiteforthelord.com/
  • 100.
    Who should wepray for? • Pray for ourselves • We should pray for our physical needs: • In Jesus’ model prayer, He said, “'Give us this day our daily bread.'” http://www.asiteforthelord.com/
  • 101.
    Who should wepray for? • Pray for ourselves • We should pray for our physical needs: • In Jesus’ model prayer, He said, “'Give us this day our daily bread.'” • We should pray for our spiritual needs: http://www.asiteforthelord.com/
  • 102.
    Who should wepray for? • Pray for ourselves • We should pray for our physical needs: • In Jesus’ model prayer, He said, “'Give us this day our daily bread.'” • We should pray for our spiritual needs: • (a) We should pray for the forgiveness of sins: In First John 1:9, John wrote, “If we confess our sins, [God] is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.” (b) We should pray for wisdom: In James 1:5, James said, “If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all liberally and without reproach, and it will be given to him.” http://www.asiteforthelord.com/
  • 103.
    Who should wepray for? http://www.asiteforthelord.com/
  • 104.
    Who should wepray for? In First Timothy 2:1 Paul summed it all up by saying that “supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks [should] be made for all people.” http://www.asiteforthelord.com/
  • 105.
    When should wepray? http://www.asiteforthelord.com/
  • 106.
    When should wepray? • Luke 18:1 http://www.asiteforthelord.com/
  • 107.
    When should wepray? • Luke 18:1 • Men ought always to pray and not lose heart. http://www.asiteforthelord.com/
  • 108.
    When should wepray? • Luke 18:1 • Men ought always to pray and not lose heart. • 1 Thessalonians 5:17 http://www.asiteforthelord.com/
  • 109.
    When should wepray? • Luke 18:1 • Men ought always to pray and not lose heart. • 1 Thessalonians 5:17 • Pray without ceasing http://www.asiteforthelord.com/
  • 110.
    When should wepray? • Luke 18:1 • Men ought always to pray and not lose heart. • 1 Thessalonians 5:17 • Pray without ceasing • We should pray, not continuously, but continually. http://www.asiteforthelord.com/
  • 111.
    When should wepray? • Luke 18:1 • Men ought always to pray and not lose heart. • 1 Thessalonians 5:17 • Pray without ceasing • We should pray, not continuously, but continually. • “Continuous” is like an uninterrupted waterfall, while “continual” is like an intermittent, but steady, busy signal. http://www.asiteforthelord.com/
  • 112.
    When should wepray? • Luke 3:21 • Luke 6:12 • John 17:20-21 • Matthew 36-44 • Quiz Time! What patterns do you see? http://www.asiteforthelord.com/
  • 113.
    When should wepray? • Luke 3:21 • Luke 6:12 • John 17:20-21 • Matthew 36-44 • Quiz Time! What patterns do you see? Prayer occurs during significant periods or change in His life http://www.asiteforthelord.com/
  • 114.
    When should wepray? http://www.asiteforthelord.com/
  • 115.
    When should wepray? Before we leave this point, someone wrote about when not want to pray. If we don’t love anyone and don’t want anyone to love us ... don’t pray. If we are completely and utterly sinless and we can handle the world all by ourselves ... don’t pray. If we don’t need any guidance in the world of darkness or in times of trouble and trial ... don’t pray. If we have all the wisdom we need to meet each of life’s many changes, and if we have the power to direct our own steps ... don’t pray. If we don’t need any help keeping our families safe, sound, well, fed, clothed, sheltered, and provided for in all the ways God expects folks to provide for their own ... don’t pray. If we can rely on our own strength to control our futures, and we can make the forces of nature work to our advantage, and we can manufacture the air we breathe and keep the earth spinning and the sun shining ... don’t pray. Otherwise... We ought to get down on our knees and pray! http://www.asiteforthelord.com/
  • 116.
  • 117.
    Where should wepray? • Matthew 6:6
  • 118.
    Where should wepray? • Matthew 6:6 • When you pray, go into your room, close the door and pray to your Father who is unseen. (NIV)
  • 119.
    Where should wepray? • Matthew 6:6 • When you pray, go into your room, close the door and pray to your Father who is unseen. (NIV) • Mark 1:35
  • 120.
    Where should wepray? • Matthew 6:6 • When you pray, go into your room, close the door and pray to your Father who is unseen. (NIV) • Mark 1:35 • In the morning, having risen a long while before daylight, He went out and departed to a solitary place, and there He prayed.
  • 121.
    Where should wepray? • Matthew 6:6 • When you pray, go into your room, close the door and pray to your Father who is unseen. (NIV) • Mark 1:35 • In the morning, having risen a long while before daylight, He went out and departed to a solitary place, and there He prayed. • Prayer is done with Humility and done in Private!
  • 122.
  • 123.
    Where should wepray? • 1 Timothy 4:3-5
  • 124.
    Where should wepray? • 1 Timothy 4:3-5 • ”... foods which God created to be received with thanksgiving.... For every creature of God is good, and nothing is to be refused if it is received with thanksgiving, for it is sanctified by the Word of God and prayer”
  • 125.
    Where should wepray? • 1 Timothy 4:3-5 • ”... foods which God created to be received with thanksgiving.... For every creature of God is good, and nothing is to be refused if it is received with thanksgiving, for it is sanctified by the Word of God and prayer” • Acts 2:42
  • 126.
    Where should wepray? • 1 Timothy 4:3-5 • ”... foods which God created to be received with thanksgiving.... For every creature of God is good, and nothing is to be refused if it is received with thanksgiving, for it is sanctified by the Word of God and prayer” • Acts 2:42 • Hint.... where are you?
  • 127.
    Where should wepray? • 1 Timothy 4:3-5 • ”... foods which God created to be received with thanksgiving.... For every creature of God is good, and nothing is to be refused if it is received with thanksgiving, for it is sanctified by the Word of God and prayer” • Acts 2:42 • Hint.... where are you? • In public places- before eating and in churches. This was to be done with humility and without drawing attention to yourself.
  • 129.
  • 130.
    Prayer... Isconnecting yourself to God and allowing His grace, hope & LOVE transform you and through you- changing others!
  • 131.
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