PRAYER: PRESSING INTO THE PRESENCE
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17 pray without ceasing,
1 Thess 5
1 First of all, then, I urge that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for all people, 2 for kings and all who are in high positions, that we may lead a peaceful and quiet life, godly and dignified in every way.
6 do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God.
6 do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. 7 And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
8 Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things.
Phil 4
We are created to be in the presence of God. God’s presence is our natural environment.
We are created to be in the presence of God. God’s presence is our natural environment.
Phil 4
What water is to a fish, what the ground is to a seed, the presence of God is to the human being.
What water is to a fish, what the ground is to a seed, the presence of God is to the human being.
Vision, faith, hope, revelation etc. comes from the presence of God
Vision, faith, hope, revelation etc. comes from the presence of God
Provision flows from the presence of God
Provision flows from the presence of God
1 Then the angel showed me the river of the water of life, bright as crystal, flowing from the throne of God and of the Lamb 2 through the middle of the street of the city; also, on either side of the river, the tree of life with its twelve kinds of fruit, yielding its fruit each month. The leaves of the tree were for the healing of the nations.
1 Blessed is the man
who walks not in the counsel of the wicked,
nor stands in the way of sinners,
nor sits in the seat of scoffers;
2 but his delight is in the law of the Lord,
and on his law he meditates day and night.
3 He is like a tree
planted by streams of water
that yields its fruit in its season,
and its leaf does not wither.
In all that he does, he prospers.
1 Blessed is the man
who walks not in the counsel of the wicked,
nor stands in the way of sinners,
nor sits in the seat of scoffers;
2 but his delight is in the law of the Lord,
and on his law he meditates day and night.
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Ps 1
Fruitfulness and production is birthed out of the presence of the living God.
Fruitfulness and production is birthed out of the presence of the living God.
1 “I am the true vine, and my Father is the vinedresser. 2 Every branch in me that does not bear fruit he takes away, and every branch that does bear fruit he prunes, that it may bear more fruit. 3 Already you are clean because of the word that I have spoken to you. 4 Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit by itself, unless it abides in the vine, neither can you, unless you abide in me. 5 I am the vine; you are the branches. Whoever abides in me and I in him, he it is that bears much fruit, for apart from me you can do nothing. 6 If anyone does not abide in me he is thrown away like a branch and withers; and the branches are gathered, thrown into the fire, and burned. 7 If you abide in me, and my words abide in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you.
John 15.
To press into his presence in not a matter of discipline but survival. We exist to walk with God and He with us. So let us walk in HIM daily.
To press into his presence in not a matter of discipline but survival. We exist to walk with God and He with us. So let us walk in HIM daily.
Characteristics of pressing into His presence
Characteristics of pressing into His presence
Feeding upon the Word in its various forms
Feeding upon the Word in its various forms
Reading
Reading
Meditating
Meditating
Speaking
Speaking
Writing
Writing
Memorizing
Memorizing
Studying
Studying
Hearing
Hearing
Hearing
Hearing
Learning
Learning
Singing
Singing
Spending time in the Word is fellowship with God
Spending time in the Word is fellowship with God
We “press” through Various “kind’s” of prayers
We “press” through Various “kind’s” of prayers
18 praying at all times in the Spirit, with all prayer and supplication. To that end, keep alert with all perseverance, making supplication for all the saints,
Amplified Bible Chapter 6
18 Pray at all times (on every occasion, in every season) in the Spirit, with all [manner of] prayer and entreaty. To that end keep alert and watch with strong purpose and perseverance, interceding in behalf of all the saints (God’s consecrated people)
Prayer is fellowship with God
Prayer is fellowship with God
Praise and worship
Praise and worship
Praying in the Spirit
Praying in the Spirit
Singing in the Spirit
Singing in the Spirit
Praying the Word
Praying the Word
18 And do not get drunk with wine, for that is debauchery, but be filled with the Spirit, 19 addressing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody to the Lord with your heart, 20 giving thanks always and for everything to God the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ,
18 And do not get drunk with wine, for that is debauchery, but be filled with the Spirit,
The Good News Translation Living in the Light
18 Do not get drunk with wine, which will only ruin you; instead, be filled with the Spirit. 19Speak to one another with the words of psalms, hymns, and sacred songs; sing hymns and psalms to the Lord with praise in your hearts. 20In the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, always give thanks for everything to God the Father.