Serving God Through Prayers

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The Power of prayer

It lets you communicate with God directly

There is something very comforting about reading how God answered the prayers of bible people like Manasseh or David who called on Him in times of distress.

Manasseh - a prayer for deliverance: And when he was in affliction, he besought the Lord his God and humbled himself greatly before the God of his fathers, and prayed unto Him: and He was moved by his entreaty, and heard his supplication, and brought him again to Jerusalem into his kingdom. Then Manasseh knew that the Lord, He was God. 2 Chronicles 33:12-13

What can we learn about prayer from Jesus praying in the garden of Gethsemane Mathew 23: 36-39

36 Then cometh Jesus with them unto a place called Gethsemane, and saith unto the disciples, Sit ye here, while I go and pray yonder.

37 And he took with him Peter and the two sons of Zebedee, and began to be sorrowful and very heavy.

38 Then saith he unto them, My soul is exceeding sorrowful, even unto death: tarry ye here, and watch with me.

39 And he went a little farther, and fell on his face, and prayed, saying, O my Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from me: nevertheless, not as I will, but as thou wilt.

1. Prayer can be a private activity performed in a quiet secluded place to immerse in the presence of God. Jesus went away from his disciples and prayed: verse 36.

2. Prayer is a righteous act to engage in when faced with an overwhelming challenge and you need God’s sovereign power to help you deal with it: verse 37.

3. Prayer is an effective tool fueled by focus concentration: Jesus’ mind was focused on who he needed to pray to and what he needed to pray for. Verse 38.

4. Prayer is a divinely compelling pursuit that can lead you to God’s throne of Grace. Where you pray before God lying prostrate.

5. Prayer is a behaviour that can have the specific characteristic of pleading. You present your petition and ask God to do something about it for you. Verse 39.

6. Prayer is humbling yourself to God with trust and obedience. Having the strong conviction that his will overrides yours. Verse 39

7. Prayer is the satisfying, true peace that results from connecting with God in prayer which empowers you to do his will. Verse 39.

Note: Prayer may also be corporate: Matt 18:20; Acts 1:14; Acts 2:42, Acts 4:24; Acts 12:5

Illustrated Prayer

LORD, help me to live according to your word so that I can dwell in your presence and meditate on your goodness.

All that you are is perfect, therefore, let me appreciate the awesome beauty of your greatness.

I stand back each day to admire your handiwork displayed in the skies, the sea, the land,

and the organized layout of nature.

In the restful noise of the woods,

I can feel your peace.

All worship is to you and not to your creation.

Psalm 27:4: "One thing I have asked from the Lord, that I shall seek: That I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, To behold the beauty of the Lord. And to meditate in His temple."

Psalm 19:1 "The heavens declare the glory of God; and the skies proclaim the work of his hands."

When we walk in your way.mp4

Audio Prayer with images and Background Music

Father, when we walk in your way...

Psalm 46:10 Be still and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth!

Psalm 46:1 God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble,

Psalm 40:3 he has put a new song in my mouth, Praise to our God; Many will see it and fear and will trust the Lord.

Romans 16:20 And the God of peace will crush Satan under your feet shortly.

Colossians 2:6 Therefore, as you received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk in him,

Lyric Prayer

Lyric Poetry trial.wmv

Father, you fill us with endless joy.

Psalm 23:4 Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.

Psalm 119:105 Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.