PRAYER

Prayer requires Faith(TRUST) *Hint its a relational activity*

*go to Hebrews

Prayer - Awareness the Leads to Devotion

NOT just divine bribery

Why we suck at prayer

We don’t do it.

English Standard Version Chapter 5

Rejoice always, 17 pray without ceasing, 18 give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. 19 Do not quench the Spirit. 20 Do not despise prophecies, 21 but test everything; hold fast what is good. 22 Abstain from every form of evil.

300 Quotations for Preachers Backsliding Starts with Neglect of Prayer

What is the cause of most backsliding? I believe, as a general rule, one of the chief causes is neglect of private prayer. Of course the secret history of falls will not be known till the last day. I can only give my opinion as a minister of Christ and a student of the heart. That opinion is, I repeat distinctly, that backsliding generally first begins with neglect of private prayer.

J. C. RYLE

- We don’t seek God with a full heart.

12 Then you will call upon me and come and pray to me, and I will hear you. 13 You will seek me and find me, when you seek me with all your heart. 14 I will be found by you, declares the Lord

How Jesus Prayed

The Point of Prayer

We get Jesus in the end

Why it works… But doesn’t

Experiencing God - Application