Prayer - Part 1

Jesus set the example to pray. He went out often to pray.

Ex: Matthew 14:23, 26:36; Mark 6:46, 1:35; Luke 6:12, 9:28, 5:16, 22:41

Jesus set a great example of needing to get away and pray. Prayer is needed – we need to share with God all about ourselves so that God can act.

Why Pray? Phillipians 4:6-7 (NIV)

6 Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. 7 And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”

Can you think of a better reason to pray? Freedom from anxiety! A confidant in whom you can share absolutely everything with! That is what God wants us to do = share all our life with God.

Jesus gave us an example to follow – you know it as “The Lord’s Prayer”:

• Matthew 6:9-13 – you should find it.
• Luke 11:2-4 – is another example of the prayer.

You can use it as an example for your prayers:

• Praise God, recognize who/what God is
• Thank God
• Request your essential needs (food, clothing, shelter)
• Request forgiveness, forgive others
• Guidance

Help with prayer – Romans 8:26 – we have the Holy Spirit here to help us.

How often to pray? – I Thessalonians 5:16-18

16 Be joyful always; 17 pray continually; 18 give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.

I hope these notes help you with the video today.

Have a good week!

– Alyce Keener

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