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Delve into the ancient practice of Proseuchomai, the art of exchanging human wishes for divine persuasion through prayer. Explore the Purpose, Power, Principles, and Answers linked to this transformative act of faith.
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Proseuchomai • proseúxomai (from 4314/prós, "towards, exchange" and 2172/euxomai, "to wish, pray") – properly, to exchange wishes; pray – literally, to interact with the Lord by switching human wishes (ideas) for His wishes as He imparts faith ("divine persuasion"). Accordingly, praying (4336/proseuxomai) is closely inter-connected with 4102/pístis ("faith") in the NT
The Purpose of Prayer • The Power of Prayer • The Principles of Prayer • How God Answers Prayer
The Purpose of Prayer • Adoration (To Give God Praise) 1 Chronicles 29:10-13, Ephesians 3:14-21 • Consecration (Cleansing) Proverbs 28:13 • Thanksgiving (Appreciation) Ephesians 5:20 • Supplication (Request) Philippians 4:6
The Power of Prayer • There is Forgiveness of sin through Prayer Acts 8:22 • There is peace from God Philippians 4:6,7 • There is strength from God Ephesians 3:14-16,20 • There is wisdom from God James 1:5-8 • There is healing from God James 5:14,15
The principles of Prayer • Must pray in Faith Matt 21:22 James 1:5-8 • Must pray with humility Luke 18:14 James 4:10 • We must pray in harmony with Gods word 1John 5:14 • We must pray in the name of Jesus Ephesians 5:20
How God Answers Prayer • Request granted Matthew 6:33 • Request granted but no yet Hebrews 6:10 • Request granted but no as expected Ephesians 3:20 • Request denied James 4:3