Going Deeper in Prayer

By Elder Jan Lawson

Let’s Tap In

I Thessalonians 5:17 says, Pray without ceasing. Pray about EVERYTHING!

Luke 18:1 Jesus told the disciples a parable about the need to always pray and

never lose heart (faint) get tired or weary because there is a chance that you might

want to give up on your faith in God. So let us stay focused and PRAY PRAY

PRAY!

Point 1. What is ________

Colossians 4:2 Devote yourself to prayer being watching and Thankful.

Prayer is a ________request for help, or an expression of thanks addressed to God.

It is an earnest hope or wish. Devote yourself ________to prayer.

Matt 6:5-8 teaches us how to pray and it teaches…

5 “And when you pray, you shall not be like the [a]hypocrites. For they love to pray

standing in the synagogues and on the corners of the streets, that they may be seen

by men. Assuredly, I say to you, they have their reward. 6 But you, when you pray,

go into your room, and when you have shut your door, pray to your Father who is

in the secret place; and your Father who sees in secret will reward you openly. 7

And when you pray, do not use vain repetitions as the heathen do. For they think

that they will be heard for their many words. 8 “Therefore do not be like them. For

your Father knows the things you have need of before you ask Him.

Luke 11:11 Which of you fathers, if your son asks for a fish will give him a serpent.

Point 2. THE ________OF PRAYER

Psalms 145:18 The Lord is near to all who call on Him, to all who call on Him in

Truth.

Psalm 4:3 The Lord has set apart he that is Godly for Himself, The Lord will hear when I call

Him.

Mark 11:24  It is important to know that whatsoever you ask in prayer, believe that you have

received it, and it will be yours.

Matthew 6:33

James 1:5 When in need of wisdom we can ask God and He will provide it to us

generously.

Point 3. The ________of Prayer – Finding God’s ________

John 4:8 says, Whoever does not love does not know God, because GOD is Love.

According to Mathew 5:44 we are to love our enemies and to pray for those who

persecute you, that we may be children of our father in heaven.

1Thessalonians 5:16-18 Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all

circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.

Jesus counseled His disciples, “Watch and pray that you do not enter into

temptation.

Matthew 26:4.

Romans 8:26 Prayer helps us in our weakness. Through moaning and groanings.

Before we approach the Lord in prayer begin to worship Him with ________and

________before we begin asking for anything.

Hebrews 4:16 says Let us then approach God’s throne of Grace with confidence, so

that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need.

CONCLUSION

Here at New Life we are blessed with multiple resources to help us go deeper.

1. Wednesday Morning Pray with Bishop and First Lady

2. Wednesday night Bible Study where the word is shared.

3. Sunday morning services 8am and 10 am

4. Corporate prayer every 1 st Saturday of each month. Sets the blessing for the month

5. Intercessory Prayer

6. Read your bible to pray learn and pray the word and attend a life group.

7. Purchase Prayer Answers Guaranteed written by our own Bishop