Redeeming Rhythms: Prayer [Part 2]

Prayer

What can we learn from the Bible about the role of prayer in the life of a Christ-follower? (1 Thessalonians 5:16-18, Colossians 4:2)

1) Prayer is commanded. Jesus expected His followers to pray, and God’s Word makes it clear. (Matthew 6:5-7, 6:9, Luke 11:9, Luke 18:1)

2) The purpose of prayer is intimacy with God.

        Prayer is not ritual, it’s relational. (Luke 5:15-16)

        Prayer is about knowing God, not just asking from Him.

3) Jesus gave us an excellent model for our prayer times. (Matthew 6:9-13)

        Adoration: “Our Father in heaven, hallowed be Your name.”

        Submission: “Your kingdom come, Your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven.”

        Petition: “Give us today our daily bread.”

        Confession: “Forgive us our debts.”

        Deliverance: “Lead us not into temptation.”

4) Prayer becomes a daily rhythm by priority. (1 Thessalonians 5:17)

5) Prayer is both personal and corporate. (Acts 2:42)

Psalm 145:18