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Explore the power and beauty of prayer as a conscious relationship with God, where we commune with Him and engage in conversation with the Lord. Discover the true essence of praying without ceasing and develop a deeper understanding of the practice of prayer.
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2019 Theme and Traits Theme: “Be My Witnesses” But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth. (Acts 1:8) WORLD LIFESTYLE EVANGELISM: Members have missional mindset in all areas of life. Members who understand “oikos” and are able to have spiritual conversations and share personal testimonies as they feel led. GUEST ASSIMILATION: Members who understand and practice hospitality as church culture. COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT: Members who willingly participate and partner in community outreach. PRAYER INTERCESSORY PRAYER: Members with a heart for the lost and will intercede for them. LIFESTYLE PRAYER: Members who understand what prayer is and practice it daily. FELLOWSHIP DEEPENING OF WORD: Members who have deeper knowledge and application of the Word. AUTHENTIC RELATIONSHIPS: Members who feel accountable for one another’s spiritual growth. STRENGTHENING & HANDHOLDING LEADERS: Leaders who intentionally seek to grow others in leadership.
Scripture Reading 16 Rejoice always, 17 pray without ceasing, 18 give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. 19 Do not quench the Spirit. 20 Do not despise prophecies, 21 but test everything; hold fast what is good. 22 Abstain from every form of evil. 1 Thess 5:16-22
Introduction Talking View Pray only when needed Shallow perspective of Prayer Title : Why Pray !
What is Prayer? Prayer is the practice of the presence of God, whereby we communicate to God. Secret of Prayer What Pray without Ceasing is not. 24/7/365
Pray without Ceasing Prayer as an attitude of heart Communion With God Jesus lives in the present, fully aware of God’s presence.
Prayer as Relationship Conversation with the Lord “I & Thou” “The LORD would speak to Moses face to face, as one speaks to a friend…..” Ex 33:11 Relationship Pray without Ceasing
Conclusion Prayer is a conscious relationship with God.