Jun. 11, 2023

What is prayer? It is a relationship where we communicate and talk to one other.

1. Pray frequently! You need a constant daily dependence on God.

Pray the first 2 minutes in everything you do. When you wake up, when you get in your car, when you get home…

2. Pray earnestly. 

3. Pray out loud when you pray. 

4. Pray to God with your whole heart. Follow King David’s example in Psalms. Check your motivation when you pray. Don’t pray angry hate against people. 

5. Pray specifically. When your motivation is right then you won’t come across as demanding. Submit yourself to God’s will.

Thank God in advance because he does miracles. Sometimes he tells us no and we have to thank him anyway.

5 Specific Prayers:

-Pray that obstacles are removed. Discover your own obstacles. Examples: stubbornness and pride

-Pray for God to increase love. Knowledge puffs up while love builds up. Don’t be prideful.

Exercise To Keep Off The Fat // "Lord, increase my love for _______!"

Here are a few suggestions to fill in the blank:

-Family

-Church Family

-Work/Job

-Friends

-Those You Can't Stand

-Pray for believers to grow!

-Pray for God’s greatest will! Pray for 100% of what you believe to be God’s will in your life-His greatest will for what he wants to have happen. 

-Pray with the ultimate end in mind! You should be blameless and holy in front of God’s presence.

You have to decide to move and take steps forward!

Make sure you have friends that are there to support you in a positive way!

Your #1 Goal / BE LIKE CHRIST!!!

1. Get an eternal motivation.

2. You need a daily discipline.

Scripture References:

1 Samuel 12:23

1 Thessalonians 3:11-13

Ephesians 6:18

Ephesians 3:20

Acts 20:1

1 Corinthians 8:1, 13:2