THE HABIT OF PRAYER
Talking with God
Base your happiness on your hope
in Christ. When trials come, endure
them patiently; steadfastly maintain
THE HABIT OF PRAYER.
Romans 12:12 (Ph)
HOW TO REVITALIZE YOUR PRAYER LIFE
I. APPROACH PRAYER WITH THE RIGHT ATTITUDE
(Matthew 6:5-8)
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When you pray, do not be like the hypocrites, for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and on the street corners to be seen by men.
(vs.5)
Don’t try to
Don’t try to
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But when you pray, go into your room, close the door, and pray to your Father who is unseen. Then your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you. (vs. 6)
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Don’t recite the same prayer over and over as the heathen do, who think prayers are answered only by repeating them again and again. Remember, your Father knows exactly what you need before you ask Him!
(vs. 7-8 LB)
II. USE THE MODEL JESUS GAVE US
This, then, is HOW you should pray… Matthew 6:9-15
THE SIX PARTS OF PRAYER
1. PRAISE: I BEGIN BY_________________________
Our Father who is in heaven, hallowed be Your name…
TWO KINDS OF PRAISE:
“ADORATION” - Praising God for who He is.
“THANKSGIVING” - Praising God for what He has done.
Enter into His gates with thanksgiving, and into His courts with praise. Be thankful unto Him, and bless His name. Psalm 100:4 (KJV)
HOW TO PRAISE GOD:
A. As you read your Bible, make a list of God’s character qualities that you discover and then review them when you pray. (See Prayer Guide #1)
Examples:
God is patient Numbers 14:18
God is merciful Numbers 14:18
God is forgiving Numbers 14:18
God knows everything 1 Samuel 2:2
God is loving 1 John 4:8
KEY: ____________________ is the basis for our boldness in making requests in prayer. God answers the prayers that acknowledge who He is!
B. Remind yourself an affirm the promises God has made that are contained in the meaning of His names. (See Prayer Guide #2)
C. Make a list of all that you are thankful for and review them when you pray. (See Prayer Guide #3)
2. PURPOSE: I COMMIT MYSELF
Your kingdom come, Your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven…
Pray for God’s will to be done…in my family…my church…my ministry…my job…my future…my city…the nation…the world.
Offer yourself as a living sacrifice to God, dedicated to his service and pleasing him. This is the true worship that you should offer. Romans 12:2 (GN)
3. PROVISION: I ASK GOD TO_________________________
Give us today our daily bread…
What needs can I pray about?_______________
God will supply all your needs from His riches in glory because of what Christ Jesus has done for us. Philippians 4:19 (LB)
Since God didn’t spare even His own Son for us but gave Him up for us, won’t He also surely give us everything else? Romans 8:32
You do not have…because you don’t ask God! James 4:2
THE KEY:_________________________
Write down your requests, with a promise you are claiming from the Bible, and expect an answer! (see prayer Guide #4)
Don’t worry about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. Philippians 4:6
4. PARDON: I ASK GOD TO _________________________
Forgive us our debts…
4 Steps to Forgiveness
A. Ask the Holy Spirit to __________ every sin.
Examine me, O god, and know my mind; test me, and discover my thoughts. find out if there is any evil in me. Psalm 139:23-24(GN)
B. Confess each sin _______________.
You will never succeed in life if you try to hide your sins. Confess them and give them up; then God will show mercy to you. Proverbs 28:13(GN)
C. Make _______________ to others when necessary.
When you remember your brother has something against you…go at once to make peace with him, them come back and offer your gift to God.
Matthew 5:23-24(GN)
D. By faith, _______________ God’s forgiveness.
If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins, and purify us from all unrighteousness. 1 John 1:9
5. PEOPLE: I PRAY FOR _________________________
…as we also have forgiven our debtors
Pray much for others; plead for God’s mercy upon them; give thanks for all He is going to do for them. 1 Timothy 2:1 (LB)
If you want to know how to pray for others…..
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Ephesians. 1:15-19; Colossians 1:3-12; 1 Thessalonians 1:2-3; 2 Thessalonians 1:11-12
Make a prayer list of people you want to pray for. You might pray for different people on different days of the week. (See Prayer Guide #5)
6. PROTECTION: I ASK FOR_________________________
And lead us not into temptation but deliver us from the evil one. (vs.13)
Believers face a spiritual battle everyday. Satan wants to defeat you through temptation and fear. By praying for protection, you will have the confidence to face every situation during the day.
The Spirit who is in you is more powerful than the spirit who is in those who belong to the world. 1 John 4:4 (GN)
PRAYER GUIDE 1
CHARACTER TRAITS OF GOD
TRAIT | REFERENCE
Faithful | 2 Corinthians 1:20
Righteous | 2 Timothy 4:8
The Light | John 8:12
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PRAYER GUIDE 2
THE NAMES OF GOD
Did you know that God has several names? They are all in the Bible and each name describes a facet of His character. You can take each of these 8 names and focus individually on what God is really like! Pray the names of God as affirmations of praise!
8 HEBREW NAMES OF GOD - DECLARE WHO GOD IS
Jehovah-Shammah - “God is Present with me” (Ezekial 48:35)
You are here! I am never alone!
Jehovah-Rohi - “God is my Shepherd” (Psalm 23:1)
You lead me and feed me and protect me!
Jehovah-Jireh - “God is my Provider” (Genesis 22:14)
You see what I need before I even ask!
Jehovah-Ropha - “God is my Healer” (Exodus 15:26)
You can heal my body, emotions, and relationships!
Jehovah-Tsidkenu - “God is my Sanctification” (Leviticus 20:8)
You make me holy and like Jesus!
Jehovah-Shalom - “God is my Peace: (Judges 6:24)
You give me peace in spite of circumstances!
Jehovah-Nissi - “God is my Banner” (Exodus 17:15)
You are my victory in conflict and confrontations!
Think on the implications of these names and you’ll have plenty to praise God for!
PRAYER GUIDE 3
MY THANKSGIVING LIST
PRAYER GUIDE 4
MY PERSONAL REQUESTS
Date | Request | Promise | Answer date
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