Day 04 – Learning To Pray
Day 4: “Learning To Pray”
Forty Days in the Wilderness – A 40 Day Quiet Time Series
I. Luke 11:1-13
- Why do you think prayer needs to be learned?
- From verse 2, to whom should we be addressing our prayers?
- From verses 2-4, what four things should we include in our prayers?
- From verses 5-13, what else does Jesus want us to understand about prayer?
II. Philippians 4:6-7
- When you are stressed and worried, what ought you to do?
- And from verse 7, what will be the outcome?
- Do you feel at peace after you pray?
III. 1John 5:14
- If your prayer request is in accordance to God’s will, will He grant you your request?
- Read 2 Corinthians 12:7-10
- Paul made a request to the Lord but the Lord answered “No.”
- Sometimes God answers with a “Yes,” “No,” or a “Wait awhile.” Remember, Father knows best. His answers are always right! So do not get discouraged if He answers with a “No” or a “Wait awhile.” J
IV. Ephesians 6:18-20
- The opposite of “spirit” is “flesh”. The works of the flesh are sinful (Galatians 5:19-21). So what does it mean to pray in the Spirit?
- Who and what should we be praying for?
- Do you pray for yourself (and for others in the kingdom) to be bold and effective in the sharing the Gospel?
A simple outline for prayer is: A.C.T.S. – Adoration (praise), Confession, Thanksgiving, Supplication (requests).
For Your Encouragement:
- Pray following the pattern set by Jesus in Luke 11:2-4 or using the A.C.T.S. format.
- Pray for the saints of God, that they be effective soul-winners and pray for those who are lost and a
- Make a prayer journal and write down your prayer requests. See how God answers them.
- re being studied with, that they come to know the grace of God.
- Read the Psalms to learn how to really praise God in prayer.