Thoughts on Individual Prayer1. Practise brutal honesty
See Jacob’s struggle into reality [Genesis 32:22-31]
The ‘impaired life’ - Jacob's limp
2. Move beyond temperamental ruts
Learn from Father - we are made in His image, not the other way round
3. Being reconciled to God
We implore you on Christ's behalf: Be reconciled to God. (2 Corinthians 5:20 )
Written to Christians!
4. The discipline of “No”
Don't be an ‘Amateur providence’: Martha (John chapter 11) had it all worked out...
Thoughts on Corporate Prayer
1. Reconciled into one purpose
Be joyful always; pray continually; give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus. Do not put out the Spirit's fire (1 Thessalonians 5:16-19 )
2. Priesthood
I urge, then, first of all, that requests, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for everyone -- for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness. This is good, and pleases God our Saviour, who wants all men to be saved and to come to a knowledge of the truth. For there is one God and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus, (1 Timothy 2:1-5 )
A priest secures a blessing from God that the person can't reach into by themselves.
3. Prayer of Agreement
Again, I tell you that if two of you on earth agree about anything you ask for, it will be done for you by my Father in heaven. (Matthew 18:19 )
4. Faith stretching
“Thou art coming to a King, Large petitions with thee bring;” (John Newton)
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