Priority of Prayer, Part 2

Prayer is an often neglected aspect of a Christian’s personal walk with Christ. We are called to pray without ceasing, yet without vain repetition. What should a Christians prayer life look like?

Matthew 6:9-13

I.) Prayer Commanded: Philippians 4:6, 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18, Colossians 4:2, Ephesians 6:18

II.) Answered Prayer

A.) Answers Promised: 1 John 5:14-15, Hebrews 4:14-16, Luke 11:9-10

B.) Types of Answers

1.) Yes: Luke 23:42-43, 1 Kings 17:17-22, 1 Kings 18:36-38, Daniel 9:20-23

2.) No: Matthew 26:39, Matthew 26:42, 2 Corinthians 12:8-9

3.) Wait: Psalm 40:1, Jeremiah 42:1-7, Habakkuk 1:2

4.) Something More: 2 Chronicles 1:10-12, Acts 12:5-16

III.) “Teach us to pray”

A.) Pattern For Prayer: Luke 11:1-4, Matthew 6:9-13, Nehemiah 1:5-11

B.) “In Jesus’ Name”: John 16:23-24, John 14:14

C.) Action Following Prayer: Nehemiah 2:4-5, Nehemiah 4:7-9

 

Food for thought: Prayer is a vital component of your Christian walk.