2. Petition Psalms The Art of the Ask

3. THEME When we see God for who HE is, we will see ourselves for who we are and will have better understanding to our access to the throne.

4. Let go of THREE forms of petition when you are approaching the throne of God

5. No Petition of Presumption

6. No Petition of Power

7. No Petition of Pride

8. NIV THE ART OF THE ASK Psalm 10:4 In his pride the wicked man does not seek him; in all his thoughts there is no room for God.

9. NIV THE ART OF THE ASK Psalm 119:21 You rebuke the arrogant, who are accursed, those who stray from your commands.

10. Embrace FOUR forms of petition when you are approaching the throne of God

11. Position of Promise: Remember me

12. NIV THE ART OF THE ASK Psalm 106: 4 Remember me, LORD, when you show favor to your people, come to my aid when you save them,

13. NIV THE ART OF THE ASK Psalm 119:41-42; 50 Remember your word to your servant, for you have given me hope. My comfort in my suffering is this: Your promise preserves my life

14. Position of Protection: Rescue me

15. NIV THE ART OF THE ASK Psalm 3:7 Arise, LORD! Deliver me, my God! Strike all my enemies on the jaw; break the teeth of the wicked

16. NIV THE ART OF THE ASK Psalm 17:13 Rise up, LORD, confront them, bring them down; with your sword rescue me from the wicked.

17. NIV THE ART OF THE ASK Psalm 31:16 Let your face shine on your servant; save me in your unfailing love

18. Position of Purpose: Use me

19. NIV THE ART OF THE ASK Psalm 86:11 Teach me your way, O Lord, that I may walk in your truth; unite my heart to fear your name.

20. NIV THE ART OF THE ASK Psalm 138:8 The LORD will fulfill [his purpose] for me; your love, O LORD, endures forever-- do not abandon the works of your hands.

21. Position of Penitence: Forgive Me

22. NIV THE ART OF THE ASK Psalm 25:11 For the sake of your name, LORD, forgive my iniquity, though it is great

23. NIV THE ART OF THE ASK Psalm 19:13 Keep your servant also from willful sins; may they not rule over me. Then I will be blameless, innocent of great transgression.