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Making Our Way as Disciples: “Prayer”

Embrace the power of prayer by following the example of Jesus as a disciple. Reflect on Philippians 4:4-9 and the wisdom it offers for a meaningful prayer life. Learn to rejoice, be gentle, and seek the peace of God through prayer. Discover the keys to effective prayer: adoration, confession, thanksgiving, and supplication. Enhance your prayer practice with 10 insightful tips, including the importance of listening and surrounding yourself with seasoned prayer warriors.

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Making Our Way as Disciples: “Prayer”

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  1. Making Our Way as Disciples: “Prayer”

  2. Philippians 4:4-9 (NIV2011) 4 Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! 5 Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. 6 Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. 7 And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

  3. 8 Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things. • 9 Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me—put it into practice. And the God of peace will be with you.

  4. New Testament: Jesus' example and teaching inspire prayer. Mark emphasized that Jesus prayed in crucial moments, including the disciples' appointment (3:13), their mission (6:30-32), and the transfiguration (9:2).

  5. Jesus displayed a regular and intense prayer life (Matt. 6:5; 14:23; Mark 1:35).

  6. Luke taught that Jesus was guided by the Holy Spirit (Luke 3:22; 4:1,14,18; Luke 10:21; Acts 10:38)

  7. John reported that Jesus sometimes prayed aloud for the benefit of those present (John 11:41-42). He also reported Jesus' prayer of intercession for the first disciples and future believers (John 17).

  8. Jesus also corrected some abuses and misunderstandings regarding prayer. (1) Prayer is not to be offered to impress others. Disciples should rather seek a storage closet or a shed and pray in private. Jesus did not reject group prayer, but his warning might apply to a believer who prays to impress a congregation (Matt. 6:5-6).

  9. (2) Jesus also prohibited long-winded attempts that try to manipulate God. While Jesus prayed for longer periods of time (Luke 6:12; Mark 1:35), He called for people to trust their Father and not their own eloquence or fervor.

  10. Following Jesus in Prayer: 1. When did Jesus pray? 2. Where did Jesus pray? 3. Who was with Jesus when he pray? 4. What kind of prayer did Jesus pray?

  11. Adoration - to God • Confession – ours not Jesus’ • Thanksgiving- for everything • Supplication- ask for needs, our own and for others.

  12. Here's some wisdom condensed into 10 tips about prayer: • You are worthy. • The more you pray, the richer your prayers become.

  13. Prayer is active. • Prayer should not be an afterthought.

  14. Surround yourself with people who are seasoned at praying. • God doesn't require eloquence.

  15. Prayer need not involve words. • Prayer can be and is at its best a time for conversation with a friend: God.

  16. Ask God for help if you get stuck. • The Three “L’s” of Prayer…….. • Listen, Listen, Listen!!

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