1. One of the great privileges of being a child of God is prayer. For the eyes of the LORD are on the righteous, and His ears are open to their prayers; but the face of the LORD is against those who do evil. 1 Pet 3:12

2. One of the great privileges of being a child of God is prayer. Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. Phil 4:6

3. One of the great privileges of being a child of God is prayer. The effective, fervent prayer of a righteous man avails much. Jas 5:16b

4. God’s children find comfort in talking to their Father. I cried to the LORD with my voice, and He heard me from His holy hill. Psa 3:4

5. God’s children find comfort in talking to their Father. The LORD has heard my supplication, the LORD receives my prayer. Psa 6:9

6. God’s children find comfort in talking to their Father. In my distress I called upon the LORD, and cried out to my God; He heard my voice from His temple, and my cry came before Him, even to His ears. Psa 18:6

7. As His children at this place, we have much to pray to God about.  Brethren facing medical, health crises  Brethren caught up in spiritual weaknesses  The work of this local church  The temptations we all face  Providential opportunities to convert lost souls

8. Don’t ever discount the power of your prayers.