1. 1 Timothy 6:6-8 Romans 8:28,29 James 1:6-8 Ephesians 1:18,19
Matthew 26:39
1 Timothy 6:6-8
Romans 8:28,29
James 1:6-8
Ephesians 1:18,19
Praise, Confession, Petition and Intercession

2. Prayer Must Be Offered Within God’s Will
Great potential in prayer – 1 John 5:14,15
Something we should NOT pray for – 1 John 5:16
Consider the components of the will of God, His purpose, His desire and His permission!
Some things God has willed that man cannot prevent- Isaiah 14:27
Most often “will of God” refers to God’s desire & man’s decision. Man must yield to God for His blessings – 2 Peter 3:9; 1 Timothy 2:4
Can refer to man’s decision & God’s permission- Acts 18:21

3. It’s Very Comforting To Know That God Is In Control
Do we have enough faith to really mean “as you will?”
Do we have enough faith to truly wait on the Lord?
“You know not what you ask.” Mathew 20:21,22

4. Prayer Must Be Offered With The Right Motive
Crucial in an acceptable prayer- James 4:1-3
Our prayers can well reveal our hearts. Are we Carnal of Spiritual?
If you drew a pie chart of the components of your prayers, what would it look like?
Are you the most fervent & diligent in prayer only when petitioning God?

5. We Have To Get Out Of Ourselves & Into Becoming A Servant To Be Blessed By Prayer
“All we have left is prayer” – Not the attitude of a Christian
Proverbs 1:28-31
What might you be praying if the end of your life was at hand?

6. Jesus Teaches Us How To Pray
We pray to God as a son – Galatians 4:6,7
A true son will want the same things as the Father
Jesus’ purpose in life was only to please the Father – John 8:29
What if this prayer was offered for you & me? 3 John 2

7. Have You Ever Noticed The Events That Followed Lengthy Prayers Of Jesus?
After one all night prayer He selected His Apostles
On another occasion Peter was tested to walk on water
Jesus always looked to the needs of others – John Chapter 17

8. What Should We Pray For? Luke 11:9-13
Child Raising, Wisdom, Daily Needs, The Lost, Other Christians, Deliverance From Our Enemies – Psalm 7:1; 27:11,12; 31:1-5
What a privilege we have to pray to God!

9. Luke 11:1 “lord, teach us to pray…”
How Do You Pray?
Luke 11:1 “lord, teach us to pray…”