1. PRAYER

2. “ Rejoicing in hope, patient in tribulation, continuing steadfastly in prayer.” {Romans 12:12}

3. PRAYER “Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God.” {Philippians 4:6}

4. PRAYER “Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, being watchful to this end with all perseverance and supplication for all the saints.” {Ephesians 6:18}

5. PRAYER “Pray without ceasing.” {1 Thessalonians 5:17} “But the end of all things is at hand; therefore be serious and watchful in your prayers.”{1 Peter 4:7}

6. PRAYER “Continue earnestly in prayer, being vigilant in it with thanksgiving.” {Colossians 4:2} “ And when He had sent the multitudes away, He went up on the mountain by Himself to pray...” {Matthew 14:23}

7. Building a Relationship God’s family Father/child relationship God desires closeness Talking with God Do we use prayer as a safety valve? Reintroduce myself? Last time you really prayed?

8. Prayerlessness Burden-bearing Burdens never intended to be borne alone – Psalm 55:22 – 1 Peter 5:7 – Philippians 4:13 – Ephesians 6:10

9. Weariness Getting tired – Isaiah 50:4 – Matthew 11:28 – 1 Peter 5:8 – Isaiah 40:28-31 – Galatians 6:9

10. Discouraged Overwhelmed by little earthly struggles. We lose focus. – Deuteronomy 31:6-8 – Joshua 1:6-9 – Luke 21:34

11. Doubt When people begin to doubt God, you can see it in their eyes. Doubt is the greatest threat to faith. Life is cursed, many problems – Hebrews 11:6 – Hebrews 3:12 – Jude 20

12. Disillusioned No joy or happiness. We begin to question the Christian life. – Joshua 1:9 – Luke 18:1 – Hebrews 13:5-6

13. Disaster The end is inevitable; disaster will come! – Ephesians 2:12 – John 15:5 – Psalm 55:17

14. Concluding Thoughts If you have no relationship with God, it’s easy to leave. What kind of prayer life do you have? What kind of relationship with God? –Remember David and Daniel. Those who had a relationship with God were not defeated by their circumstances.!