Prayer
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What is prayer?
What is prayer?
W: A solemn request for help or expression of thanks addressed to God or an object of worship.
Christian: Move God into doing what I want?
Definition: Broken down to 4 elements
?Why are we not seeing the Transformational and Abundance move of God?
#1 Accessing the presence of God at any time..
16 So let us come boldly to the throne of our gracious God. There we will receive his mercy, and we will find grace to help us when we need it most.
16 Don’t you realize that all of you together are the temple of God and that the Spirit of God lives in you? 17 God will destroy anyone who destroys this temple. For God’s temple is holy, and you are that temple.
God has set us up to be in his presence. We don’t have to be in a special location.
? Does God have our attention?
#2 Calling upon the Lord or seeking his face..
Ask, Seek, Knock
#3 Pouring out our soul before God
1 Samuel 1:13 (KJV 1900)
13 Now Hannah, she spake in her heart; only her lips moved, but her voice was not heard: therefore Eli thought she had been drunken.
Heart = Mind, will , emotions.
#4
Talking to God with intention and purpose as his beloved child and according to his word.
Matthew 5:9 (KJV 1900)
9 Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.
Romans 8:12–14 (NLT)
12 Therefore, dear brothers and sisters, you have no obligation to do what your sinful nature urges you to do. 13 For if you live by its dictates, you will die. But if through the power of the Spirit you put to death the deeds of your sinful nature, you will live. 14 For all who are led by the Spirit of God are children of God.
Worship = An act or practice expressing devotion, reverence, and adoration towards God
The best life God has for you is a built on a foundation of prayer.
