Genuine Prayer
Continuing steadfastly in prayer.
Romans 12:12
For dedicated Christians, steadfast prayer will be as continual in their spiritual life as breathing is in their physical life. That was true of early believers and how they worshiped, both before and after the arrival of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost (Acts 1:14; Acts 2:42). The church first appointed deacons so the apostles could devote themselves “continually to prayer and to the ministry of the word” (Acts 6:4).
God wants you to pray “with the spirit, and…with the understanding” (1 Cor 14:15) and “without ceasing” (1 Thes 5:17). That’s why Paul encouraged Timothy to have “the men pray everywhere, lifting up holy hands” (1 Tim 2:8).
MacArthur, J. (2001). Truth for today : A daily touch of God's grace (Page 218). Nashville, Tenn.: J. Countryman.
Lessons Learned: A commitment to steadfast prayer must be an integral part of our lives. We communicate with God through prayer, so once we are adopted into His family, we should speak to our Father continually; thanking Him, praising Him, confessing our sins to Him, and presenting our requests to Him. Continuous, genuine prayer needs to become a natural and normal part of our lives.
Applications: Take time out to pray more often, especially in the morning and evening. Remember to pray in a God pleasing way, according to "ACTS" (Adoration, Confession, Thanksgiving, Supplication). Make and use prayer lists to pray about specific needs for myself and others.
Prayer Subjects: Pray for God's will to be done and for me to be content with whatever God's will is. Pray that I would not pray improperly, demanding from God, or requesting selfish desires, or praying only when I am in need.
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Romans 12:12
For dedicated Christians, steadfast prayer will be as continual in their spiritual life as breathing is in their physical life. That was true of early believers and how they worshiped, both before and after the arrival of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost (Acts 1:14; Acts 2:42). The church first appointed deacons so the apostles could devote themselves “continually to prayer and to the ministry of the word” (Acts 6:4).
God wants you to pray “with the spirit, and…with the understanding” (1 Cor 14:15) and “without ceasing” (1 Thes 5:17). That’s why Paul encouraged Timothy to have “the men pray everywhere, lifting up holy hands” (1 Tim 2:8).
MacArthur, J. (2001). Truth for today : A daily touch of God's grace (Page 218). Nashville, Tenn.: J. Countryman.
Lessons Learned: A commitment to steadfast prayer must be an integral part of our lives. We communicate with God through prayer, so once we are adopted into His family, we should speak to our Father continually; thanking Him, praising Him, confessing our sins to Him, and presenting our requests to Him. Continuous, genuine prayer needs to become a natural and normal part of our lives.
Applications: Take time out to pray more often, especially in the morning and evening. Remember to pray in a God pleasing way, according to "ACTS" (Adoration, Confession, Thanksgiving, Supplication). Make and use prayer lists to pray about specific needs for myself and others.
Prayer Subjects: Pray for God's will to be done and for me to be content with whatever God's will is. Pray that I would not pray improperly, demanding from God, or requesting selfish desires, or praying only when I am in need.
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