1. By delbert young Unclassified
Ch: 10– Prayer in worship
By delbert young
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2. Overview Guiding principles concerning prayer Types of prayer
Preparation for leading prayer
summary

3. Guiding principles concerning prayer
Prayer and worship often used interchangeably
Lords prayer as an example – adoration, submission, confession, petition, dedication
Every prayer should have a specific purpose
Should have good form
Addressed to god
Delivery in a clear voice
Public prayers should not be to long

4. Guiding principles cont…
Planning is essential if prayers are to be effective in leading people into worship
All prayer leaders should be notified prior – no two prayer should be the same
All public prayers should represent the entire audience
prayers should not sermonize

5. Types of prayer The call to prayer – “please join me in prayer”
The invocation – often called a collect – should focus more on god than the people
Pastoral prayer –
Adoration and thanksgiving of god
Confession of sins
Petition for blessings
Intercession for those beyond the congregation
Climax is submission to the will of god
Conclude with an ascription to the godhead

6. Types of prayer cont… The silent prayer – The bidding prayer –
leader may ask the congregation to take a moment of meditative prayer
Complete silence is preferred
The bidding prayer –
Ask the congregation for those whom need prayers – pray for them one by one
The litany – psalm 123:3
Prayer before the offering – dedication of gifts
The benediction - should compile the attitudes of the worship service – wrap up

7. Preparation for leading prayer
Genuine prayer that links humanity with the purpose of god deserves preparation
Pray in private – no person is prepared to lead others in prayer if they have not worshipped god in private
Consider the needs – the content is more important than the technique
Study the prayers of the scriptures
Study other prayers
Outline and write out prayers

8. Preparation cont… Memorize portions of prayer – intro phrases
Depend on the Holy Spirit – when prayers are planned, the Holy Spirit has more to work with
Connect the prayer to its surrounding elements – be aware of what was said, sung, or taught
Cliché – overuse of god or father, common lines, etc…

9. Summary Avoid reading scripture or sharing a thought prior to prayer
“Please join me in prayer”
Connect the prayer with surrounding elements
Preparation is needed so that the Holy Spirit may have something to draw on
Avoid cliches
Each prayer should have a specific purpose
Address god rather than talking about god
Deliver prayer in clear voice