2. A Closer Look at “Daily Prayer” Nehemiah 2:4-5 Then the king said to me, “What do you request?” So I prayed to the God of heaven. And I said to the king, “If it pleases the king….

3. How Do We View Prayer?  A Privilege Offered by our Creator and Father (Matt. 6:9) Lack of prayer ignores the One who loves us most Lack of prayer ignores the One who loves us most  An Expression of Humility and Dependence (Jas. 4:10) Lack of prayer tells God that we do not need Him Lack of prayer tells God that we do not need Him  An Act of Faith in God’s Goodness and Power (Heb. 11:6) Lack of prayer causes our faith in God to weaken Lack of prayer causes our faith in God to weaken  An Act Of Mercy & Love To Others (Jas. 4:10) To ask God to help others is the greatest kindness we can offer – lack of prayer is a failure to love our brethren and fellow man To ask God to help others is the greatest kindness we can offer – lack of prayer is a failure to love our brethren and fellow man

4. How Often Shall We Pray?  Forgiveness of sins (1 John 1:9)  Help to face temptation or trial (Matt. 26:41)  The food we eat (1 Timothy 4:4–5)  Wisdom to handle life’s difficulties (James 1:5– 8)  Opportunities to teach the lost (Col. 4:2–4)  Growth of babes in Christ (1 Thess. 1:2–3)  Healing of physically sick (2 Kings 20:5-6)  Brethren in spiritual jeopardy (James 5:13-16)  Peaceful efforts of rulers of the land (1 Tim. 2:1–4)  Repentance of our enemies (Matt. 5:43-45)  Strength of elders, preachers, etc. (Eph. 6:17- 20)

5. Will You Become A Christian? Hear The Word (Rom. 10:17) Believe That Jesus is the Son of God (John 8:24) Repent of Your Sins (Acts 17:30) Confess That Jesus is the Son of God (Acts 8:37) Be Baptized for the Forgiveness of Sins (Acts 2:38) Live Faithfully Until You Die (Rev. 2:10)