Effective Prayer
Mark 1:35
Prayer - Our Attitude in Prayer
Learning to Pray Effectively
Practical Suggestions for Your Prayer Life
Introduction
I. Establish a daily appointment to meet with God
A. A Definite Time Mk 1:35; Lk 4:42; Ps 57:8; 108:2; 119:147; Lk 6:12; Mt 14:22-23; Mk 6:46-47; Mt 26:26-44; Ps 119:148; Acts 16:25
“In the early morning, while it was still dark, Jesus got up…and went …to a secluded place, and was praying there.” Mk 1:35
B. The Place Mt 14:13; Mk 1:35; Lk 4:42; 5:16; 6:12-13; 9:28-36; Mt 6:5-8
“When you pray, go into your inner room, and when you have shut your door, pray to your Father who is in secret, and your Father who sees in secret will repay you.” Mt 6:6
C. Schedule Sufficient Time
D. What We Do in Our Meeting with God
Worship based Biblical Prayer Mt. 6:9-16
Reverence
Who is God?
Response
How do You want me to respond to You today, Father?
Requests
What should I pray about?
Readiness
What will we face today in a sinful and hostile world?
