UNDERSTANDING THE SCRIPTURES

                                PRAYER

This week and the subsequent weeks to come, Aboagye Writes will take you through a discussion on what you need to know about prayer. Continue to make a date with us as we take you through. Your suggestions and comments are highly welcomed.

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Purpose: To help the  you understand the place of prayer in a life that is lived in communion with God.

Objectives

1. You will gain an understanding of three kinds of prayer.

2. You  will review the conditions for successful prayer.

3. You will be able to better organize his prayer life.

4. You will rate his prayer life.

5. You will understand common misconceptions concerning prayer.

Scripture Memory

Do not be anxious about anything. Instead, in every situation, through prayer and petition with thanksgiving, tell your requests to God. And the peace of God that surpasses all understanding will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.

                                                                                     Philippians 4:6-7

Introduction

This is a session that summarizes the importance of prayer in the Bible. Prayer is essential in completing communion and fellowship with the Father that I need in the Christian life. It is not something that makes me more spiritual. It is, however, a means of interacting with our heavenly Father, a means of ministry and support of others, and a means of receiving in relation to our need.

Three Basic Kinds of Prayer

The first is communion. This involves reading the Scriptures and hearing God speak to us and speaking to Him in return. It can be away in a private place or in public. It may be with open or closed eyes, whichever seems natural. It includes thanksgiving and praise.

The second kind of prayer is petition. Petition is asking the Father for things that we need. It can be in regard to everyday needs or larger needs. There is often the feeling that the Father is not to be bothered by very personal things in our lives. But we can be assured that He is interested in whatever our need is.

Intercession is the third way to pray. This is different from petition in that one is speaking to God on behalf of others and putting one’s self between people and the Father. Moses was interceding when He asked God to not destroy Israel—but if He did, to blot him out. It was intercession when John Knox cried, "Give me Scotland or I'll die". Intercession is probably more intense than petition, although not always.


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