2. P RAYER “Prayer should have first priority in the Christian’s life, because a full reception of God’s bountiful blessings and a complete life in Christ depends on making prayer a vital part of life.” Homer Hailey

3. Whose Prayer Does God Hear? Those Living in Sin (Isa. 55:6, 7; 58:6-9; 59: 1, 2; Ezek. 33:11; Jer. 7:16; 11:14; 14:7-9) One Who Hides Iniquity in His Heart (Ps. 66:13, 14, 18; Prov. 28:9; Jo. 9:31) The Prayer of the Self-Righteous (Lk. 18:1- 14) Those Who Refuse to Forgive Others (Mk. 11:25; Mt. 6:15; 18:34, 35; Lk. 17:3, 4; Eph. 4:32) Prayer Without Faith (James 1:5-6; Heb. 11:6) Prayers Seeking the Wrong Things (James 4:3; Rom. 8:5-8) When One Has Marital Troubles (1 Pet. 3:7)

4. Whose Prayer Does God Hear? Prayers of God’s Children (Matt. 6:9; Acts 17:26-28; Jn. 3:3-5; 1 Pet. 1:17, 22, 23) Prayers of Them That Worship God and Do His Will (John 9:24-31) Prayers of Them That Lift Up Holy Hands (1 Tim. 2:8; James 4:8) Prayers of Them That Are Righteous (James 5:16; 1 Pet. 3:12)

6. When God Says “NO” or “WAIT” MOSES (Psalm 106:32, 33; Num. 20:10-12; Deut. 3:23-27) PAUL (2 Corinthians 12:1-9)

7. When God Says “NO” or “WAIT” Job (Job 19:7; 30:20; 42:1-6) The Canaanitish Woman (Matt. 15:21-28; Mk. 7:24-30) Jairus’ Daughter (Mk. 5:22, 23, 41, 42) Mary, Martha & Lazarus (John 11) Jesus on the Cross (Lk. 23:34) Souls beneath the Altar (Rev. 6:9, 10)

9. Providence Comes from the Latin providentia Closely related to the word “provide” which come from the latin providere – Pro = before – Videre = to see – To see before The word “provide” therefore exresses forethought, which rests upon foresight, conveying the idea of providential care. The word “providence” occurs only once in our English New Testaments, and applies to a man, not to God (Acts 24:2).

10. Providence Creation (vs. 4-7) Control & Government of the Sea (vs. 8-14) The Bringing Forth of the Dawn (vs. 12-15) Springs of the Sea (vs. 16-18) The Dwelling of Light (vs. 19-21) Snow & Hail (vs. 22-24) Rain, Lightning & Thunder (vs. 25-30) The Heavenly Bodies (vs. 31-33) The Clouds & Rain (vs. 34-38)