H o w t o P r a y. that they may be called oaks of righteousness, the planting of the Lord, that He may be glorified. Isaiah 61:3

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1 H o w t o P r a y that they may be called oaks of righteousness, the planting of the Lord, that He may be glorified. Isaiah 61:3

2 Lesson One: Reasons People Don t Pray (2) 3. We don t understand God s. 4. We don t know God s. The Purpose of Prayer Reasons for Prayer 1. with God (communion). 2. Discover God s. Reasons People Don t Pray (1) 1. We start to pray and it doesn t seem to. 2. We do all the and God does all the. The Reality of Prayer 1. God does. 2. We can have with God. 3. The Bible has much to say about prayer: Promises Jeremiah 33:3 Ephesians 3:20 21 Commands 1 Thessalonians 5:17 Examples The Psalmist Jesus (Luke 3:21; 5:16; 6:12; 9:29; 11:1-13; 18:1; 19;46) Early Church (opening chapters of Acts) Paul (early chapters of epistles Ephesians 1:16 21; 3:16 21; Philippians 1:9 11; Colossians 1:9 12) The Christian s greatest opportunity one that no one can take away from you is! Books on Prayer Paul Billheimer: Destined for the Throne O. Hallesby: Prayer 1. Spend 5 minutes every day this week in prayer. 2. Meditate on these passages: Psalm 51 Luke 11:1 13 Ephesians 1:16 21 Ephesians 3:16 21

3 Lesson Two: 2). Intercession Praying for. Petition Asking God for or about. Parts of Prayer Review Impression without expression will eventually bring. We practice daily what we believe all the rest is just. The most basic practice in the Christian s life is. Prayer is the Christian s vital. Prayer is essential to. Introduction to The 2959 Plan The only thing the apostles asked Jesus to teach them was. The two basic parts of prayer: 1) with God 2) Discover God s The highest honor we can give anyone is to give them undivided. Praise & Thanksgiving Psalm 100:4 The best way to enter into God s presence is through and. Hebrews 13:15 The Christian s mouth ought to be a of thanksgiving and praise. In thanking God, pray, not. (See page 13.) Using the Daily Praise Dividers. For more insights on praise & thanksgiving, read pages Spend 10 minutes every day in prayer. 2. Major on 5 parts of prayer plus listening. 1) Read: Psalms 66; 68; 96; 150 2) Make a summary outline for each of these praise passages. The 2959 Plan is only a. A Guide to Prayer (Areas of Prayer, page 15) The high art of listening. 5 Parts of what we say to God: Adoration (Praise) Praising God for what he. Thanksgiving Thanking God for what he. Confession Saying the same thing as God, 1) and

4 Lesson Three: Basic Secrets of Prayer The most important aspect of a man s walk is prayer. Review Listening to messages on prayer teach you how to pray. You will have to get in the. Was it hard to pray 10 minutes every day? If so, it is because you don t know very well yet. After that, what was Johnnie s prayer request? God s priority is to change and then the. One of the major functions of the Holy Spirit is to. 1. Go through The 2959 Plan and become acquainted with it. 2. Begin filling in the names in the family sections. 3. Spend 15 minutes every day in prayer. What Prayer is (Prayer is My Response, pages 9 11) Prayer is moving over to. Some Secrets of Prayer (pages 12 13) Susan s Story: the importance of gaining God s perspective What question did Johnnie ask the Father?

5 Lesson Four: The 2959 Plan Introduction 1. If we learn to, we will pray. 2. If we learn prayer, we might pray. Practical Aspects of Prayer 1. It s best not to pray for and every day. 2. One of the best ways to pay attention is to prayer requests. 3. As you write down God s answers to your prayers and apply them you should begin to see fundamental come in your life. 4. Most of the biblical prayers for people are for people who have not. 5. When you don t know what to pray for a person, pray. 1. Start filling in your prayer book. 2. Start with the members of your family. 3. As time permits, go to the rest of the daily section.

6 Lesson Five: 2) 50% in 3) Start in Psalms, Proverbs. 4) Go to gospels or epistles. Outworking of Prayer Setting Up a Daily Prayer Life Learning to pray is learning how to talk to God just as we learned to talk to when we came into this world. 1. Set a and. 1) A good is part of one s way of life. 2) Give God every day in the morning, before going to work. 3) You may have to something either in the morning or the night before. 4) Man can live without the paper, but we cannot live without with God. 5) It takes your body about to get used to a new schedule. 2. Basic equipment: 1) Your 2) 5) As you read, will well up in your soul. Problems 1. (Seemingly) dry days or weeks Don t let them stop you. Accept along with mountain tops. 2. Lack of emotions Learn to live in the. Do what you ought to do no matter how you feel. 3. Getting in prayer 4. Getting in prayer 5. Lack of consistency 6. Distraction of holidays Summary 1. We practice daily what we believe. All the rest is just religious talk. 2. There is no more important practice than prayer. It is the only thing the disciples are recorded as asking Jesus to teach them. 3) 3. Additional tools: 1) Vine s Expository Dictionary 2) A good Bible dictionary 4. Procedure: 1) 50% in the