Spiritual Disciples: Prayer
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Have nothing to do with irreverent, silly myths. Rather train yourself for godliness;
1 Timothy
1 Timothy
Have nothing to do with irreverent, silly myths. Rather train yourself for godliness;
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, and also for me, that words may be given to me in opening my mouth boldly to proclaim the mystery of the gospel, for which I am an ambassador in chains, that I may declare it boldly, as I ought to speak.
1. What is Prayer?
What is Prayer?
A. Primary Spiritual Discipline
-Prayer is the hitchpin for the armor of God
-All spiritual disciplines are important, but not as effective without prayer
B. Pray in the Spirit
i. Not Legalistic
-When we pray in our own strength burnout is the result
ii. Attitude and Lifestyle
Likewise the Spirit helps us in our weakness. For we do not know what to pray for as we ought, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us with groanings too deep for words.
-When we pray in the Spirit we are empowered for Spiritual warfare
iii. Pray in Agreement with the Spirit
John 14:
C. Not for God’s benefit, but Ours
Whatever you ask in my name, this I will do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son. If you ask me anything in my name, I will do it.
C. Not for God’s benefit, but Ours
C. Not for God’s benefit, but Ours
The God who made the world and everything in it, being Lord of heaven and earth, does not live in temples made by man, nor is he served by human hands, as though he needed anything, since he himself gives to all mankind life and breath and everything.
Matthew 6:
Do not be like them, for your Father knows what you need before you ask him.
And he said to them, “When you pray, say:
“Father, hallowed be your name.
Your kingdom come.
Give us each day our daily bread,
and forgive us our sins,
for we ourselves forgive everyone who is indebted to us.
And lead us not into temptation.”
And he said to them, “Which of you who has a friend will go to him at midnight and say to him, ‘Friend, lend me three loaves,
And he said to them, “When you pray, say:
“Father, hallowed be your name.
Your kingdom come.
Give us each day our daily bread,
and forgive us our sins,
for we ourselves forgive everyone who is indebted to us.
And lead us not into temptation.”
2. Christ’s Model of Prayer
2. Christ’s Model of Prayer
2. Christ’s Model of Prayer
Matthew 6:
Pray then like this:
“Our Father in heaven,
hallowed be your name.
Your kingdom come,
your will be done,
on earth as it is in heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread,
and forgive us our debts,
as we also have forgiven our debtors.
And lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from evil.
A. Praise & Exaltation
B. Kingdom Advancement
C. Needs (For Self & Others)
D. Forgiveness & Repentence
E. God’s Guidance & Protection
Philippians
do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
3. Practical Prayer
3. Practical Prayer
A. Vital to the Believer
do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
Philippians
B. Different Methods; One God
i. Fasting, Journaling, Listening, Praying through Scripture, Prayer list or calendar, Quiet Walks, Etc.
-The method is not the important part, but our prayers being in the Spirit and honestly given to God.