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Introduction•What is prayer?•Why pray?•Types of prayer•How to pray•Examples of prayer•Practical tips on praying

What is prayer?

What is prayer?Prayer is simply communicating with God.

Prayer defined in Bible•A pouring out our heart to God•A crying out to God•Spiritual incense to God•Coming before the throne of grace•Spiritual sacrifice & fruit of our lips

Prayer defined in Bible•Drawing close to God•Beseeching the Lord•Pouring out the soul before the Lord•Crying to heaven•Seeking unto God and making

supplication

Prayer defined in Bible•Bowing the knees

Prayer defined by Man•Communion and communication•The effort of man to reach God•The breathing process of the

Christian’s soul•The best way to fight sin is on your

knees

Prayer defined by Man"Prayer does not fit us for the greater work; prayer is the greater work." - Oswald Chambers

Prayer defined by Man“Prayer is like the dove that Noah sent forth, which blessed him not only when it returned with an olive-leaf in its mouth, but when it never returned at all" - Edward Robinson

Other things about prayerWe show our love and faith in God by the time we spend in prayer

Other things about prayerThe great leaders from the OTJesusThe ApostlesEarly Christians

Prayer is a major commonality

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Why pray?

Why pray?It is a commandment.

On the flip side, not praying is a sin

Why pray?To emulate Christ

Why pray?•Peace of mind•Comfort from God•Wisdom•Avoid temptation•Forgive sins•A way to help•Build faith

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Types of prayer

The A.C.T.S. ModelA – Adoration & PraiseC – ConfessionT – ThanksgivingS - Supplication

Adoration & PraisePraising God for who he is

ConfessionAdmitting we have done wrong against God

ThanksgivingThankful for what God has done

SupplicationAsking humbly

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How to pray

Who can pray?His childrenThe righteousThe obedientHoly menDevout persons seeking GodThose who turn from wickedness

Who can’t pray?Disobedient to God’s lawThose unforgivingHave unforgiven sinMistreat their spouseSelf righteous

When to pray?All the time!

Who to pray for?The lostLeadersThe sickEnemiesChristiansSelf

Prayer posturesFell on faceLifting up handsKneeling downStandingSittingIn bed

Examples of Prayer

The Lord’s PrayerOur Father in heaven,Hallowed be Your name.Your kingdom come.Your will be doneOn earth as it is in heaven.Give us this day our daily bread.And forgive us our debts,As we forgive our debtors.And do not lead us into temptation,But deliver us from the evil one.For Yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen.

Pharisee and Tax CollectorGod, I thank you that I am not like other people—robbers, evildoers, adulterers—or even like this tax collector. I fast twice a week and give a tenth of all I get.

God, have mercy on me, a sinner.

Practical tips on praying

TipsDedicate a time and place for prayerMake it routineOrganize your prayersStart small and work upTo start, one sentence per prayerLive righteouslyRead your Bible

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