RC Sproul has written a book entitled “Five Things Every Christian Needs to Grow.” The first was Bible Study. The second is Prayer.
For a person to grow spiritually they must develop a consistent prayer life. Prayer is communicating to God and God communicating to you.
Why should a person pray?
1) Prayer is a duty.
Throughout the Bible God teaches us that He expects us to pray.
2) Prayer is a privilege.
The created can communicate to the creator. What a privilege! What an opportunity.
3) Prayer works.
Prayer moves the hand of God. God answers the prayers of his people.
4) Prayer is partnership
God has called us to go into all the world and make disciples. One of the ways we accomplish the task is through prayer. We pray for salvation and we pray that God will send workers.
How does a person pray?
Prayer can be made up of different aspects.
1) Worship I worship God because He is _____________________________.
2) Praise. I praise God because He has done ________________________.
3) Confession. I ask God to forgive me for _____________________________.
4) Forgiveness I forgive _________________ for ________________________.
5) Intercession (praying for others) I ask God to help _____________________.
6) Petition (praying for yourself) I ask God to ___________________________.
Faithful consistent time in prayer to God will make a huge difference in your life.
