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Prayer bborm.org/yass
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Introduction What is prayer? Why pray? Types of prayer How to pray Examples of prayer Practical tips on praying
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What is prayer?
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Prayer is simply communicating with God.
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Prayer defined in Bible A pouring out our heart to God A crying out to God Spiritual incense to God Coming before the throne of grace Spiritual sacrifice & fruit of our lips
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Prayer defined in Bible Drawing close to God Beseeching the Lord Pouring out the soul before the Lord Crying to heaven Seeking unto God and making supplication
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Prayer defined in Bible Bowing the knees
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Prayer defined by Man Communion and communication The effort of man to reach God The breathing process of the Christian’s soul The best way to fight sin is on your knees
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Prayer defined by Man "Prayer does not fit us for the greater work; prayer is the greater work." - Oswald Chambers
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Prayer defined by Man “Prayer is like the dove that Noah sent forth, which blessed him not only when it returned with an olive-leaf in its mouth, but when it never returned at all" - Edward Robinson
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Other things about prayer We show our love and faith in God by the time we spend in prayer
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Other things about prayer The great leaders from the OT Jesus The Apostles Early Christians Prayer is a major commonality
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Why pray?
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It is a commandment. On the flip side, not praying is a sin
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Why pray? To emulate Christ
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Why pray? Peace of mind Comfort from God Wisdom Avoid temptation Forgive sins A way to help Build faith
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Why pray?
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Types of prayer
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The A.C.T.S. Model A – Adoration & Praise C – Confession T – Thanksgiving S - Supplication
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Adoration & Praise Praising God for who he is
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Confession Admitting we have done wrong against God
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Thanksgiving Thankful for what God has done
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Supplication Asking humbly
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