CHURCH PRAY!
November 17,2024
Ephesians 6:17–20 Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God. 18 And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the saints. 19 Pray also for me, that whenever I open my mouth, words may be given me so that I will fearlessly make known the mystery of the gospel, 20 for which I am an ambassador in chains. Pray that I may declare it fearlessly, as I should.
“What would happen in our congregation if every member was prayed for every single day by someone?”
Ephesians 6:18 “And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests”.
Prayer is our ultimate weapon in spiritual warfare.
Prayer is that which makes the armor effective.
There are many ways to pray and they are all valid.
Prayer may be as varied as the needs of the heart.
The true measure of prayer is not its form or content or style or location or length or beauty of expression.
The real question is, Does it come from the heart? Is it sincere? Are we truly seeking the Lord?
James 5:16b “The prayer of a righteous person has great power as it is working.”
The best time to prayer is when you feel the need to pray.
Sometimes we approach prayer superstitiously, as if we should only pray about “big things.”
He’s God! It’s all “small stuff” to him.
Effective prayer requires sensitivity to the Holy Spirit.
Praying in the Spirit means following the Spirit’s guidance as to when to pray.
Pray about the things the Lord lays on your heart.
Whenever you feel an inner urge to pray, do it!
If you want your prayers answered, stay awake and keep on praying.
We mess around in prayer because we think it doesn’t matter, when in reality we are sentries standing guard on the front lines of spiritual combat.
The devil’s best work comes when we decide to pray.
You don’t have to bow your head or close your eyes when you pray. We do that simply to keep out distractions.
Whatever helps you stay alert is the right way for you to pray.
The Wider Our Circle of Concern, the Wider the Results.
When you pray, pray for the people of God around the world. And pray for those yet to be reached with the gospel.
“Satan trembles when he sees the weakest saint upon his knees.”
Its been said “Some of us who know a little theology would do well to get an advanced degree in “kneeology.”
Paul asks for two things: clarity and courage.
Clarity-that he might have the right words to say. Courage-that he might say the right words at the right time.
No one ever outgrows the need for prayer.
No one ever outgrows the need to pray for others.
Someone you know needs your prayers right now.
Jesus said . . . “My house shall be called a house of prayer.”
Our Father, we know so little about prayer. We stagger and stumble and pray our two-bit prayers, and then we feel guilty. Make us willing to learn from you. We say with the disciples, “Lord, teach us to pray” so that we may receive all that you have for us. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
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