1. prayerlessness Selected Scriptures

2. The Weapon of Prayer Eph 6:18-20 – That when we pray, we stay alert, watchful, and we persevere – We support our spiritual leaders in prayer Prayer in Jer. 33:1-3. – God wants us to call to Him and listen for His response with a submissive spirit. 1 Cor. 2:11-16 – We should pray with authority, like Jesus, Elijah or Jehosphaphat James 5:16b-18 – The fervent prayer of a man who obeys his God accomplishes much

4. Spiritual Failures The failure of the individual believer is a failure of prayer. The failure of the Christian family is a failure of prayer. The failure of the Church is a failure of prayer.

5. Prayerlessness That state in which one prays less than he ought, And less than God desires him to pray, And less than that you yourself know that you should pray.

6. James 4:17 Therefore, to one who knows the right thing to do and does not do it, to him it is sin.

9. Is Prayerlessness a Sin?

10. Prayerlessness Is a Sin Prayerlessness is a sin against the person of God. Prayerlessness is a sin against the purpose and plan of God. Prayerlessness is a sin against the promises of God. Prayerlessness is a sin against the power of God. The way to deal with sin is through confession. [I Jn. 1:9]

11. Prayerlessness Prayerlessness is a stronghold of Satan Prayerlessness is defeat

12. Prayer Plans and Responsibilities A personal plan – Prayer time/Quiet time Daily Habitual Seek God's directions on all decisions you make Intercede for others – Plan a meeting or “presence” time once a week Set up for fervent prayer Plan to meditate Consider the one hour prayer wheel

13. 11 The Prayer Hour 5 mins. each 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Praise Sing to the Lord Spiritual warfare Surrender to God Filling of the Holy Spirit Confession of Sin Repentance Power Scripture Reflections Waiting for the Lord to Speak Intercession for Others Petitions Thanks- giving

14. Prayer occurs when we depend of God, prayerlessness occurs when we depend on ourselves Failing to pray is an indicator of a lack of love for the Lord Prayerlessness also engenders a lack of love for others Prayerlessness demonstrates our refusal to take up the fight that God has called us to