07/15/2015
THE REDEEMED CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF GOD, MILK&HONEY, FRESNO, CA(Shaping Supernatural Stars)
DIGGING DEEP JULY 15, 2015 (MHF/DD017)
Topic: The Essence of Prayer (1)
Luke 11:1-5
"And it came to pass, that, as he was praying in a certain place, when he ceased, one of his disciples said unto him, Lord, teach us to pray, as John also taught his disciples. And he said unto them, When ye pray, say, Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done, as in heaven, so in earth. Give us day by day our daily bread. And forgive us our sins; for we also forgive every one that is indebted to us. And lead us not into temptation; but deliver us from evil. And he said unto them, Which of you shall have a friend, and shall go unto him at midnight, and say unto him, Friend, lend me three loaves"
INTRODUCTION
Prayer is basically a process of communication between God and mankind. It is an avenue where both God and the living souls He created sustains their divine relationship. In this study we shall consider why Prayer is more than making requests from God.
1. To discover and Love the God we cannot see or touch. 1 John 4:15-16
"Whosoever shall confess that Jesus is the Son of God, God dwelleth in him, and he in God. And we have known and believed the love that God hath to us. God is love; and he that dwelleth in love dwelleth in God, and God in him."
2. To experience Christ and walk in His paths.
1 Thessalonians 2:12
"That ye would walk worthy of God, who hath called you unto his kingdom and glory."
3. To learn how to be led by, work and walk with the Holy Spirit.
Psalms 32:8
8 I will instruct thee and teach thee in the way which thou shalt go: I will guide thee with mine eye.
4. To have a clear revelation and call for the spiritual power and make us "to do the right thing" in every given circumstance. "He prayeth" Acts 9:11 and
" I will bless the Lord, who hath given me counsel: my reins also instruct me in the night seasons.
8 I have set the Lord always before me: because[ he is] at my right hand, I shall not be moved.
9 Therefore my heart is glad, and my glory rejoiceth: my flesh also shall rest in hope.
10 For thou wilt not leave my soul in hell; neither wilt thou suffer thine Holy One to see corruption.
11 Thou wilt shew me the path of life: in thy presence[ is] fulness of joy; at thy right hand[ there are] pleasures for evermore " (Psalms 16:7-11).
5. To help you affirm and boldly confess who you are in Christ.
-Titus 3:7-8
"That being justified by his grace, we should be made heirs according to the hope of eternal life. 8[ This is] a faithful saying, and these things I will that thou affirm constantly, that they which have believed in God might be careful to maintain good works. These things are good and profitable unto men."
James 2:5
"Hearken, my beloved brethren, Hath not God chosen the poor of this world rich in faith, and heirs of the kingdom which he hath promised to them that love him?"
-Galatians 3:29
"And if ye[ be] Christ's, then are ye Abraham's seed, and heirs according to the promise."
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