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The purpose and power of prayer

The purpose and power of prayer. Why worry when you can pray... (Matthew 6: 25). Why do you pray?. Reasons some people pray.

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The purpose and power of prayer

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  1. The purpose and power of prayer Why worry when you can pray... (Matthew 6: 25)

  2. Why do you pray?

  3. Reasons some people pray 1. It encourages others.2.  It reminds you of spiritual values.3.  It gives hope.4.  It helps you feel better.5.  It allows you to let go of situations.6.  It provides comfort.7.  It relaxes you and reduces anxiety.8.  It builds faith.9.  It deepens character.10. It broadens your perspective.11. It brings you closer to God.12. (most importantly) IT WORKS!

  4. Why worry when you can pray • Many of us are prayer worriers rather than prayer warriors (Esther 4:15).

  5. How do you pray? ..."And when you pray, don't be like those people who don't know God (Babbling like Pagans). They continue saying things that mean nothing, thinking that God will hear them because of their many words (Matt 6:7-8 NCV).

  6. What should you pray for? “‘Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, 10 your kingdom come, your will be done,    on earth as it is in heaven. 11 Give us today our daily bread. 12 And forgive us our debts,    as we also have forgiven our debtors. 13 And lead us not into temptation,[a]   but deliver us from the evil one.[b]’

  7. What should you pray for? • Things to Pray For: 1.   For a growing relationship with God.2.   For positive relationships with your family members.3.   For energy and enthusiasm for your work or career.4.   For wisdom to make right and wise decisions.5.   For your service to your community and/or church.6.   For the special needs of your family and friends.7.   For the spiritual lives of your church leaders and congregation.8.   For wisdom for our government leaders.9.   For the moral integrity of today’s young people.10. For the safety of those serving in our armed forces.11. For a lasting peace among peoples and nations.12. For the opportunity to be a blessing to someone today.

  8. When should we pray? When I was a child my parents taught me to pray before I went to bed and say grace before we ate dinner.

  9. Finally .... Who should pray?

  10. Prayer • Paul’s Prayer for Spiritual Growth • 14 When I think of all this, I fall to my knees and pray to the Father,[a]15 the Creator of everything in heaven and on earth.[b]16 I pray that from his glorious, unlimited resources he will empower you with inner strength through his Spirit. 17 Then Christ will make his home in your hearts as you trust in him. Your roots will grow down into God’s love and keep you strong. 18 And may you have the power to understand, as all God’s people should, how wide, how long, how high, and how deep his love is.

  11. Prayer • 19 May you experience the love of Christ, though it is too great to understand fully. Then you will be made complete with all the fullness of life and power that comes from God.  20 Now all glory to God, who is able, through his mighty power at work within us, to accomplish infinitely more than we might ask or think. 21 Glory to him in the church and in Christ Jesus through all generations forever and ever! Amen.

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