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Prayer Day 4: The Purpose of Prayer by Sandra Hudson

9/28/2016

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“one of his Disciples said to Him, ‘Lord, teach us to pray.’”
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​Prayer is the way that the life of Christ in us is nourished.  The Bible tells us that we may get to know God himself through our prayer.  P ● R ● A ● Y can guide us in our petition.

P ● Praise God for who He is and what He has already done.

R ● Repent; recognize and expose where you are still resisting God in your life.  Not only resisting His commands but the blessings and benefits He gives those who follow him.

A ● Asking; you’ve been invited to ask, seek and knock.  Your requests must be known to Him, be personal and specific.  Also ask for guidance, counsel and the courage to trust His word.

Y ● Yes; thy will be done.  Expect God to respond with His boundless love for you.

To say prayer changes things is not as accurate as saying prayer changes me and I change things, clearing the obstacles in my heart to receive His miracles.

PRAYER: Almighty and Everlasting God, from whom cometh every good and perfect gift.  We have sinned and fallen short of living a holy life.  Restore us and prepare our hearts to receive your word.  Through Jesus Christ our Lord.  Amen.

Thought for the Day:  Prayer is the way that the life of Christ in us is nourished.
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Written by Sandra Hudson

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