Paul's Need for Prayer

Paul’s Need for Prayer

We are troubled on every side, yet not distressed; we are perplexed, but not in despair; 9 Persecuted, but not forsaken; cast down, but not destroyed; 10 Always bearing about in the body the dying of the Lord Jesus, that the life also of Jesus might be made manifest in our body. 2 Corinthians 4:8-10

Paul placed much emphasis on the need for prayer in the success of his ministry. He knew that without the prayers of the God’s saints he would accomplish little.

Romans 15:30 Now I beseech you, brethren, for the Lord Jesus Christ's sake, and for the love of the Spirit, that ye strive together with me in your prayers to God for me;

· Your prayers are a part of my ministry.

Ephesians 6:18-19 Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints; 19 And for me, that utterance may be given unto me, that I may open my mouth boldly, to make known the mystery of the gospel,

· I preach what God gives me and whose to say that what HE gives me is not due to your prayers?

Colossians 4:3 Withal praying also for us, that God would open unto us a door of utterance, to speak the mystery of Christ, for which I am also in bonds:

· Opportunities abound when you pray for me; doors are opened for me to speak.

1 Thessalonians 5:25 Brethren, pray for us.

· One simple request – Pray for Us – Pray for the Leadership team of RFBC

2 Thessalonians 3:1 Finally, brethren, pray for us, that the word of the Lord may have free course, and be glorified, even as it is with you: 2 And that we may be delivered from unreasonable and wicked men: for all men have not faith.

· Pray God would give Fruit through His word and deliverance from evil.

2 Corinthians 1:11 Ye also helping together by prayer for us, that for the gift bestowed upon us by the means of many persons thanks may be given by many on our behalf.

· By your prayers and contributions, you become a part of the ministry.

Philippians 1:19 For I know that this shall turn to my salvation through your prayer, and the supply of the Spirit of Jesus Christ, According to my earnest expectation and my hope, that in nothing I shall be ashamed, but that with all boldness, as always, so now also Christ shall be magnified in my body, whether it be by life, or by death. Because of your prayers for me, I will be delivered.

· Paul has faith that through the prayers of the Philippians he will be delivered.

Did Paul have?

· Godly People on his team – He did

· Doors opened to him to preach – He did

· Opportunities to preach – He did

· Have Help – He did

· Have fruit for his labors – He did