SO WHAT NOW?

PRAYER...

WHAT IS PRAYER?

PRAYER IS...

• Speaking to God as a friend
• Being real with God

WHY PRAY IF GOD ALEADY KNOWS?

When we pray, we give God permission to take action.

"Jesus stopped and called them, "What do you want me to do for you?" He asked. "Lord," they answered, "we want our sight." Jesus had compassion on them and touched their eyes. Immediately they received their sight and followed Him." -Matthew 20:32-34

IS GOD REALLY LISTENING TO MY PRAYERS?

He's always listening!
God always responds: Yes, No or Wait.
Know your motives.

"Do not be afraid, Daniel. Since the first day that you set your mind to gain understanding and to humble yourself before your God, your words were heard, and I have come in response to them." -Daniel 10:12

"In the future life the mysteries that here have annoyed and disappointed us will be made plain. We shall see that our seemingly unanswered prayers and disappointed hopes have been among our greatest blessings." -Help in Daily Living

RECAP: Prayer...
1. Is talking to God as friend
2. Giving God permission to bless us
3. God listens to each of our prayers

TIPS!
▫️Claim promises in prayer
▫️Fasting

THE SAME EYES, SEEING NEW THINGS.

Time is the most valuable currency in your life. You alone determine how it will be spent.

- Carl Sandburg

Matt4:4
But he answered and said, "It is written, man shall not live by bread alone but by every word that proceeds from the mouth of God,"

REFERENCES

• Pray that the Holy spirit guide you!
• Ask your pastor!
• Compare your answers with the bible.
• Ask the internet! (Be extra careful)
• Remember Proverbs 8:17

Don't be insincere with your relationships with anyone, especially God.

Psalms 119:2

WHAT'S NEW IN THIS PICTURE?

Adventure is out there.

Claim the promise of Matthew 7:7
"Ask and it shall be given unto you; seek and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened up to you."

JESUS

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Ezekiel 36:26
I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit within you; I will take the heart of stone out of your flesh and give you a heart of flesh.

Why am I here again?

Matthew 20:28
Even as the Son of man came not to be ministered unto, but to minister, and to give His life a ransom for many. (Kjv)

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James 2:22
Do you see that faith was working together with his works, and by works faith was made perfect?

Witnessing is our spiritual excercise

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• God will soften our heart as we share His Word
• Our faith and confidence will be made stronger
• God will work through us and in us