Grace Fellowship Church Pastor/Teacher Jim Rickard Thursday, May 6,

Doxology Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; Praise Him, all creatures here below; Praise Him above, ye heavenly host; Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost.— Amen.

Memory Verse John 15:13, “Greater love has no one than this, that one lay down his life for his friends.”

John 15:7 God’s Promise of Prayers Answered, Pt. 4

John 15:7, “If (and maybe) you are occupied with Me, and (maybe) you are occupied with My words (Bible Doctrine), begin to ask whatever you all desire and it (your prayer petitions) will come to pass (be answered).”

Principles on Prayer

Luke 6:28, The Lord Jesus Christ commands us to pray for our enemies and those who mistreat us.

Matthew 6:5-9; Luke 5:16, Be mindful to whom we are praying: God our Father. It is a part of the privacy of our believer priesthood, 1 Peter 2:5, 9.

Distractions should be removed prior to prayer. Pray in a place that allows you to concentrate.

Prayer is to be organized, lucid and to the point.

It should not be used to gain the approbation of fellow believers or bring attention to oneself in public.

Praise and thanksgiving should be incorporated into prayer.

Luke 18:1-7, Prayer should be conducted with Biblical confidence, 1 John 5:14-15.

When God answers our prayers, He will answer in a just way in His perfect timing. Do not lose heart, but be patient for the Lord's answers.

Luke 18:10-14, Prayer should be conducted from a position of genuine humility which requires grace orientation.

Arrogance and other unconfessed sin negate the effectiveness of prayer.

Luke 22:41-42, Prayer should include our legitimate desires in accordance with the will of God.

We should be submissive to God's will for our life when praying.

Romans 8:26, We don't pray as well as we should, as a result, the Holy Spirit prays on our behalf. Thank God for the Holy Spirit's intercessory prayers.

Ephesians 1:18-19, It is legitimate to pray: 1. For fellow believers.

2. For the Holy Spirit to guide and enlighten them to know God's truth, plan and purpose for their life.

3. That a fellow believer knows the will of God for his life.

4. That they would be enlightened about their eternal inheritance and its composition.

5. That they would know what the surpassing greatness of the Lord's power is for them, and to have confidence in relation to God's purpose for their life.

Ephesians 6:18-20, We should always pray in fellowship with the Spirit, be vigilant and intently watch for things to pray for.

We should persevere in prayer regardless of the situation.

Pray for believers communicating the Word of God to: 1. Have clear and confident speech.

2. Be sensitive to the Spirit's ministry in their life and study.

2. Be sensitive to the Spirit's ministry in their life and study. 3. Have concentration necessary for accurate communication.

Grace Fellowship Church Thursday, May 6, 2010 Tape # God’s Promise of Prayers Answered, Prayer Part 4 Upper Room Discourse, Part 366 John 15:7; Luke 5:16; 6:28; 18:1-7, 10-14; 22:41-42 Grace Fellowship Church Thursday, May 6, 2010 Tape # God’s Promise of Prayers Answered, Prayer Part 4 Upper Room Discourse, Part 366 John 15:7; Luke 5:16; 6:28; 18:1-7, 10-14; 22:41-42 James H. Rickard Bible Ministries 2010