Praying with Purpose - Mundaring Church of Christ Praying with Purpose Colossians 4:2-6. Brooklyn...
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Praying with PurposeColossians 4:2-6
Brooklyn Tabernacle
Pastored by
Jim Cymbala
1. Persevere in Prayer
1Thessalonians 5:17 “…pray without ceasing”
Ephesians 6:18-20 – “….praying always…with all
perseverance…”
Acts 6:4 – “… but we will give ourselves
continually to prayer and to the ministry
of the word.”
How and What should we Pray?
How and What should we Pray?
2. Passionate in Prayer
“Time spent alone with
God is not wasted. It
changes us; it changes
our surroundings; and
every Christian who would
live the life that counts,
and who would have
power for service must
take time to pray.”
- M.E. Andross
How and What should we Pray?
3. Plan in Prayer
Vigilant: staying alert to
prayer needs
Consider writing key points down in a prayer journal. It is a good way to remember specific prayer points and to look back and praise God for answered prayers.
How and What should we Pray?
4. Praise in Prayer
Philippians 4:6-8
“Anxious about nothing, but by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving, make known your requests to God and the peace of God which surpasses all understanding will guard your heart and mind in Christ Jesus.”
Pray for an open door
Pray for what to say
Pray despite your circumstances
Pray for clarity in what is said
Pray for your witness in your walk
Pray for the best use of your time
Pray for the right attitude towards the
lost
Praying with Purpose
Preserves - Flavours - Creates Thirst