Why Pray?. 1.Praying is God’s Will for us ( 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18)
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Why Pray?
Why Pray?1. Praying is God’s Will for us
(1 Thessalonians 5:16-18)
Why Pray?1. Praying is God’s Will for us
(1 Thessalonians 5:16-18)
a) Conversing with God(Genesis 3:8-9)
Why Pray?1. Praying is God’s Will for us
(1 Thessalonians 5:16-18)
a) Conversing with God(Genesis 3:8-9)
b) Jesus needed to pray(Mark 1:35; Luke 5:16)
Why Pray?2. Praying protects us
(Luke 21:36)
Why Pray?2. Praying protects us
(Luke 21:36)
a) Living without prayer is living without God
(Exodus 33:15-17; 2 Chr. 7:13-14)
Why Pray?2. Praying protects us
(Luke 21:36)
a) Living without prayer is living without God
(Exodus 33:15-17; 2 Chr. 7:13-14)
b) Prayer mobilizes God
(2 Chr 20:1-4, 15; Matthew 26:53)
Why Pray?3. Praying is relationship-
building with our Father(Matthew 6:9-13)
Why Pray?3. Praying is relationship-
building with our Father(Matthew 6:9-13)
a) God is not anonymous (Isaiah 63:16; 64:8)
Why Pray?3. Praying is relationship-
building with our Father(Matthew 6:9-13)
a) God is not anonymous (Isaiah 63:16; 64:8)
b) Prayer is essential for a relationship with God
(Exodus 33:7-11; John 11:41)
Why Pray?
Why Pray?1. Praying is God’s Will for us
(1 Thessalonians 5:16-18)
Why Pray?1. Praying is God’s Will for us
(1 Thessalonians 5:16-18)
2. Praying protects us(Luke 21:36)
Why Pray?1. Praying is God’s Will for us
(1 Thessalonians 5:16-18)
2. Praying protects us(Luke 21:36)
3. Praying is relationship-building with our Father in Heaven(Matthew 6:9-13)
