Prayer.
What is prayer?
Prayer is the act of communing with God. Prayer may be private where one person calls upon God, or it may be public, where one person in a company calls upon God on behalf others.
Prayer is the act of communing with God. Prayer may be private where one person calls upon God, or it may be public, where one person in a company calls upon God on behalf others.
What do we do in prayer?
In prayer we talk with God; we may share our hopes, and our petitions; we may confess our faults and receive forgiveness, we may give Him thanks and offer Him praise. Prayer is the opening of the heart to God as to a friend. You may pray silently or aloud with voice.
Prayer does not bring God down to us, but brings us up to Him.
In praying we follow the example of Jesus.
Matthew 14:23 And when He had sent the multitudes away He went up the mountain by Himself to pray....
Matthew 26:36 Jesus came with them to a place called Gethsemane, and said to His disciples, “Sit here while I go and pray over there.”
Luke 6:12. Now it came to pass in those days that He went out to the mountain to pray, and continued all night in prayer to God.
Jesus prayed for His friends.
John 17:9,15. I pray for them. I do not pray for the world but for those whom You have given Me, for they are Yours. I do not pray that You should take them out of the world but that You should keep them from the evil one.
In prayer we talk with God; we may share our hopes, and our petitions; we may confess our faults and receive forgiveness, we may give Him thanks and offer Him praise. Prayer is the opening of the heart to God as to a friend. You may pray silently or aloud with voice.
Prayer does not bring God down to us, but brings us up to Him.
In praying we follow the example of Jesus.
Matthew 14:23 And when He had sent the multitudes away He went up the mountain by Himself to pray....
Matthew 26:36 Jesus came with them to a place called Gethsemane, and said to His disciples, “Sit here while I go and pray over there.”
Luke 6:12. Now it came to pass in those days that He went out to the mountain to pray, and continued all night in prayer to God.
Jesus prayed for His friends.
John 17:9,15. I pray for them. I do not pray for the world but for those whom You have given Me, for they are Yours. I do not pray that You should take them out of the world but that You should keep them from the evil one.
Jesus said that we should even pray for our enemies.
Matthew 5:44. But I say to you, love your enemies, bless those who curse you, do good to those who hate you, and pray for those who spitefully use you and persecute you.
Matthew 9: The harvest truly is plentiful, but the labourers are few. Therefore pray the Lord of the harvest to send out labourers into His harvest.
Jesus taught his disciples to pray.
Matt 6:9-13. In this manner, therefore, pray: Our Father in heaven, Hallowed be Your name. Your kingdom come. Your will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors. And do not lead us into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one. For Yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen.
Jesus taught that we should to pray to the Father in His name.
What does it mean to pray in the name of Jesus?
In Christ’s name His followers are to stand before God. Through the value of the sacrifice made for them, they are of value in God’s sight. Because of the imputed righteousness of Christ they are accounted as precious. For Christ’s sake God the Father recognizes in them the likeness of His Son, and pardons those who fear Him. To pray in Christ’s name means that we are to accept His character, manifest His spirit, and work His works.
John 14:13 And whatever you ask in My name, That I will do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son.
John 16:23, 24. Most assuredly I say to you, whatever you ask the Father in My name He will give you.
Has anyone in the Bible prayed directly to Jesus?
Yes. Stephen when being stoned cried out in prayer to Jesus.
Acts 7:59 And they stoned Stephen as he was calling on God, and saying “Lord Jesus receive my spirit. Then he knelt down and cried with a loud voice, “Lord do not charge them with this sin.” And when he had said this, he fell asleep.
Matthew 5:44. But I say to you, love your enemies, bless those who curse you, do good to those who hate you, and pray for those who spitefully use you and persecute you.
Matthew 9: The harvest truly is plentiful, but the labourers are few. Therefore pray the Lord of the harvest to send out labourers into His harvest.
Jesus taught his disciples to pray.
Matt 6:9-13. In this manner, therefore, pray: Our Father in heaven, Hallowed be Your name. Your kingdom come. Your will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors. And do not lead us into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one. For Yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen.
Jesus taught that we should to pray to the Father in His name.
What does it mean to pray in the name of Jesus?
In Christ’s name His followers are to stand before God. Through the value of the sacrifice made for them, they are of value in God’s sight. Because of the imputed righteousness of Christ they are accounted as precious. For Christ’s sake God the Father recognizes in them the likeness of His Son, and pardons those who fear Him. To pray in Christ’s name means that we are to accept His character, manifest His spirit, and work His works.
John 14:13 And whatever you ask in My name, That I will do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son.
John 16:23, 24. Most assuredly I say to you, whatever you ask the Father in My name He will give you.
Has anyone in the Bible prayed directly to Jesus?
Yes. Stephen when being stoned cried out in prayer to Jesus.
Acts 7:59 And they stoned Stephen as he was calling on God, and saying “Lord Jesus receive my spirit. Then he knelt down and cried with a loud voice, “Lord do not charge them with this sin.” And when he had said this, he fell asleep.
How often should we pray?
1 Thessalonians 5:17. Pray without ceasing
Luke 18:1 Then He spoke a parable to them that men always ought to pray, and not lose heart.
What happens to our prayers?
Jesus intercedes for us and the Holy Spirit also intercedes for us.
Hebrews 7:25 Therefore He is also able to save to the uttermost those who come to God through Him, since He always lives to make intercession for them.
Romans 8:34 It is Christ who died and furthermore is also risen, who is at the right hand of God, who also makes intercession for us.
Romans 8:26,27. Likewise the Spirit also helps in our weaknesses. For we do not know what we should pray for as we ought, but the Spirit Himself makes intercession for us with groaning which cannot be uttered...... He makes intercession for the saints according to the will of God,
Attitude and position in prayer.
You may pray, standing up, sitting down, lying down, kneeling, or walking or while you work or while you rest, or at any time you feel the need to pray. There really is no time or place that you cannot call out to God in prayer. At all times of prayer, we should have a humble attitude and a respectful manner.
1 Timothy 2:8 I desire therefore that the men pray everywhere, lifting up holy hands, without wrath and doubting...
Hypocritical prayers will not be answered.
1 Thessalonians 5:17. Pray without ceasing
Luke 18:1 Then He spoke a parable to them that men always ought to pray, and not lose heart.
What happens to our prayers?
Jesus intercedes for us and the Holy Spirit also intercedes for us.
Hebrews 7:25 Therefore He is also able to save to the uttermost those who come to God through Him, since He always lives to make intercession for them.
Romans 8:34 It is Christ who died and furthermore is also risen, who is at the right hand of God, who also makes intercession for us.
Romans 8:26,27. Likewise the Spirit also helps in our weaknesses. For we do not know what we should pray for as we ought, but the Spirit Himself makes intercession for us with groaning which cannot be uttered...... He makes intercession for the saints according to the will of God,
Attitude and position in prayer.
You may pray, standing up, sitting down, lying down, kneeling, or walking or while you work or while you rest, or at any time you feel the need to pray. There really is no time or place that you cannot call out to God in prayer. At all times of prayer, we should have a humble attitude and a respectful manner.
1 Timothy 2:8 I desire therefore that the men pray everywhere, lifting up holy hands, without wrath and doubting...
Hypocritical prayers will not be answered.
Matt 6:5-8. “And when you pray, you shall not be like the hypocrites. For they love to pray standing in the synagogues and on the corners of the streets, that they may be seen by men. Assuredly, I say to you, they have their reward.
Caution : Do not use vain repetitions.
Matthew 6:7-8. And when you pray, do not use vain repetitions as the heathen do. For they think that they will be heard for their many words. “Therefore do not be like them. For your Father knows the things you have need of before you ask Him.”
Different kinds of Prayer .
Prayer of Thanksgiving…..Colossians 4:2. Continue earnestly in prayer, being vigilant in it with thanksgiving.
Prayer of Supplication.
(Supplication is the action of asking or begging for something earnestly or humbly).
Philippians 4:6-7. Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.
Ephesians 6:17-18. And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God; praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, being watchful to this end with all perseverance and supplication for all the saints.
Intercessory Prayer.
1 Timothy 2:1. Therefore I exhort first of all that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks be made for all men
Corporate Prayer.
Acts 13:2-3. While they were worshiping the Lord and fasting, the Holy Spirit said, “Set apart for me Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I have called them.” So after they had fasted and prayed, they placed their hands on them and sent them off.
Caution : Do not use vain repetitions.
Matthew 6:7-8. And when you pray, do not use vain repetitions as the heathen do. For they think that they will be heard for their many words. “Therefore do not be like them. For your Father knows the things you have need of before you ask Him.”
Different kinds of Prayer .
Prayer of Thanksgiving…..Colossians 4:2. Continue earnestly in prayer, being vigilant in it with thanksgiving.
Prayer of Supplication.
(Supplication is the action of asking or begging for something earnestly or humbly).
Philippians 4:6-7. Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.
Ephesians 6:17-18. And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God; praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, being watchful to this end with all perseverance and supplication for all the saints.
Intercessory Prayer.
1 Timothy 2:1. Therefore I exhort first of all that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks be made for all men
Corporate Prayer.
Acts 13:2-3. While they were worshiping the Lord and fasting, the Holy Spirit said, “Set apart for me Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I have called them.” So after they had fasted and prayed, they placed their hands on them and sent them off.
Private Prayer.
Matthew 6:6. But you, when you pray, go into your room, and when you have shut your door, pray to your Father who is in the secret place; and your Father who sees in secret will reward you openly.
Matthew 6:6. But you, when you pray, go into your room, and when you have shut your door, pray to your Father who is in the secret place; and your Father who sees in secret will reward you openly.
Prayer of Faith.
James 5:15. And the prayer offered in faith will make the sick person well; the Lord will raise them up. If they have sinned, they will be forgiven.
Prayer for Healing
James 5:16. Confess your trespasses to one another, and pray for one another, that you may be healed. The effective, fervent prayer of a righteous man avails much.
Prayer of Consecration.
Consecrate yourself to God in the morning; make this your very first work. Let your prayer be, "Take me, O Lord, as wholly Thine. I lay all my plans at Thy feet. Use me today in Thy service. Abide with me, and let all my work be wrought in Thee." This is a daily matter. Each morning consecrate yourself to God for that day. Surrender all your plans to Him, to be carried out or given up as His providence shall indicate. Thus day by day you may be giving your life into the hands of God, and thus your life will be molded more and more after the life of Christ. Steps to Christ pg7
Moses in Exodus 32:29, told the Israelites to consecrate themselves to the Lord, that He may bestow His blessing upon them. We should do no less.
James 5:15. And the prayer offered in faith will make the sick person well; the Lord will raise them up. If they have sinned, they will be forgiven.
Prayer for Healing
James 5:16. Confess your trespasses to one another, and pray for one another, that you may be healed. The effective, fervent prayer of a righteous man avails much.
Prayer of Consecration.
Consecrate yourself to God in the morning; make this your very first work. Let your prayer be, "Take me, O Lord, as wholly Thine. I lay all my plans at Thy feet. Use me today in Thy service. Abide with me, and let all my work be wrought in Thee." This is a daily matter. Each morning consecrate yourself to God for that day. Surrender all your plans to Him, to be carried out or given up as His providence shall indicate. Thus day by day you may be giving your life into the hands of God, and thus your life will be molded more and more after the life of Christ. Steps to Christ pg7
Moses in Exodus 32:29, told the Israelites to consecrate themselves to the Lord, that He may bestow His blessing upon them. We should do no less.
