by Rev. Jacob Prabhu
This is a set of notes on prayer based on my study of the Scriptures. You may find these helpful in your own studies or for sharing with groups.
2 Samuel 7:21 - We must pray if we want our spiritual life to grow.
Nehemiah 1:6 - Confess sins of self and others.
Psalm 5: 2 - We cannot demand from God.
Psalm 55:17 - We can pray at any time.
Praise Him for Who He is –
Almighty
Holy
Living
Loving
Glorious
True
Self-existing
Unchanging
Good
Eternal
Wise
Gracious
All-powerful
All-present
Compassionate
Majesty
Inscrutable
Just
Perfect
Immutable
Sovereign
Provider
Forgiver
Protector
Sustainer
Reconciler
Designer
Comforter
Liberator
Enlightener
Governor
Embodiment of grace, mercy, and comfort
Father of Jesus Christ and all people
Fountain of life and immortality
Treasure of everlasting goods
Judge
Confess even small sins to God –
I have failed in Your plan for me
I have disobeyed your commandments
I have brought shame to You
I have neglected You
I have given priority to worldliness
I have transgressed You
I have walked perversely before You
YOU
FAMILY
MINSTRY
RELATIONSHIPS
What do we thank God for?
Life — air to breathe; health
Food
Salvation / mentor
Peace. Joy.
Fitness Alertness
Provision Protection
Forgiveness Spiritual atmosphere
Relationships
What you are now:
Son or Daughter of God
Servant of God
Soul-winner
Scripture expositor
Giver to God’s work
Disciple of Christ
Seeker to walk in righteousness
Philippians 4:6-7: The godly person should not worry about anything – it is for God to worry about us.
To put aside every weight sin
To be pure in spirit
To hunger and thirst for righteousness
To be pure in heart
To be a peacemaker
To be prepared for persecution or righteousness
To cleave to good
To shun the wicked
To bring the body into subjection
To bring myself into prayer
To show kindness
To walk in righteousness
To guard my heart against evil
To show the love of Christ
To flee from all sin and shame
To make sacrifices to achieve goals according to God’s will.
Remove far from me --
All iniquity and profaneness, superstition, and hypocrisy
Worship of idols in heart and of individuals
Rash oaths and curses
Neglect and indecency of worship
Passion and Corruption
Lying and injuriousness
Every notion, impure thought, base desire.
Every unseemly thought.
Lord grant me --
To be religious and pious
To worship and serve
To bless and swear truly
To confess
Affection and obedience
Patience and good—temper
Purity and soberness
Contentedness and goodness
Truth and incorruptness
Good thoughts
Perseverance to the end
Cleanse me from secret faults
Be merciful to my sin
Magnify God’s mercies upon me
I turn to God to seek Your face
Shine upon those who sit in darkness and the shadow of death.
Guide my way into the way of peace.
Openness, straightforwardness, goodness, truthfulness faithfully study God’s Word.
Discipline, forgiving spirit, moral purity, social sensitivity, self-denial, quiet time, fellowship.
Hospitality, servant attitude, accountability, witnessing.
THE NATION -- Government
Other faiths
Missions and their projects
Churches life and work
Preachers and their ministry
Leaders and their decisions
Draw the nations to God
Let the nations know God
May the governments see that the leaders will:
Seek encouragement from God (Romans 15:4)
Honor God with speech and deeds (Proverbs 3:6)
Learn righteousness and follow (Isaiah 26:9)
Be obedient to God’s commandments (Matthew 28:20)
Have teachable spirits (Psalm 2:10-11)
Be taught the good and right way (2 Samuel 23:3, 1 Samuel 12 23)
Be full of spirit and wisdom (Acts 6:3)
Endeavor to restore families (Psalm 127, Ephesians 5:22-23)
Be courageous and be responsible to confront threats to the moral fabric
of nations (Isaiah 35:4, Romans 1:13,14)
Have compassionate hearts for the poor and be charitable (Proverbs 29:14)
Be kept from evil (John 17:15)
Be faithful (Psalm 101:6)
Be people of prayer (Luke 22:46)
Humble themselves and lead people forth in the healing of nations (2 Chronicles 7:14)
Mass media — radio, TV, films newspapers
Health and community services
Scientific research
Educational system
That God would be the source of inspiration and creativity and God will be glorified as a result (John 8:32 Ephesians 5:8-13)
That righteous men and women will be promoted to managerial status in all areas of the media (Proverbs 10:19)
That truth will prevail and strongholds of confusion, deception, and manipulation will be exposed (Philippians 4:8-9)
That men and women will resist every evil practice (Deuteronomy 30:15-19)
That God’s overruling in every area of experimentation (Isaiah 40:26,28)
That honorable and God-fearing scientists will be lifted up (Isaiah 42:5)
That teachers will be exemplary role models in speech and conduct who will encourage. inspire their pupils to achieve good learning skills coupled with wisdom and common-sense. (Proverbs 3:1-2)
God desires your fellowship.
We are changed by beholding Christ (I Corinthians 3 1 18
We are refreshed
Prayer — Word of God
Practice of His presence
Practice holy living (Hebrews 12:14, Isaiah 59 1,12, Psalm 101:6)
1. Cleansing the life (I John 1:9)
2. Walk in obedience (1 John 3:22)
3. Claiming God’s promises (Matthew 21:22)
4. Delighting in the Lord (Psalm 37:3-4)
5. Concentrated,
persistent prayer (Luke 11:8-9)
6. Waiting in faith (Psalm 62:5)
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