Personal Prayer

Personal Prayer

Ephesians 1:15-22

Review Homework Questions:

1) Get things Straight/Right. 1 John 1:5-2:

What decisions, habits, actions, thoughts in my life separate me from God?

2) Tell God something about Himself.Matt. 6:9-10, Ex. 15:2, Isa. 63:7

What aspects of God do I value, acknowledge, and rest in?

3) Thank Him for something He has Done. Deut. 10:21

English Standard Version Chapter 10

20 You shall fear the LORD your God. You shall serve him and hold fast to him, and by his name you shall swear. 21 He is your praise. He is your God, who has done for you these great and terrifying things that your eyes have seen. 22 Your fathers went down to Egypt seventy persons, and now the LORD your God has made you as numerous as the stars of heaven.

, Phil. 4:6-7

Philippians 4:6–7 ESV

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.

, 1 Peter 4:11

7 The end of all things is at hand; therefore be self-controlled and sober-minded for the sake of your prayers. 8 Above all, keep loving one another earnestly, since love covers a multitude of sins. 9 Show hospitality to one another without grumbling. 10 As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God’s varied grace: 11 whoever speaks, as one who speaks oracles of God; whoever serves, as one who serves by the strength that God supplies—in order that in everything God may be glorified through Jesus Christ. To him belong glory and dominion forever and ever. Amen.

What do I acknowledge as good from God that I am thankful for?

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4) Tell Him something about Yourself. Psalm 55:22,

Psalm 55:22 (ESV)

Cast your burden on the Lord,

and he will sustain you;

he will never permit

the righteous to be moved.

Matt. 11:28-30, 1 Peter 5:7

What areas in my life do I need to be honest about in sharing with God?

Do I share my heart with God?

5) Ask Him to Accomplish something Eternal in your Life. Matt. 6:9-13, 26:39, Phil. 1:9-11

What am I asking God to do in my life? Big picture and small details?

6) Ask Him to Accomplish something eternal in Someone Else’slife. Eph. 3:14-20, Col. 1:9-14

Who am I praying for and what am I asking God to do for them?