Redeeming Rhythms: Prayer [Part 2]

January 19, 2025
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