Developing Your Spiritual Wellness

•Prayer is like our hotline to God.

•Through prayer we can reach God and His help.

•Consider the persistent widow. Lk. 18:1-8

•How’s your faith?

Types of PrayersTypes of Prayers

• Those who never pray.– Includes some Christians who’ve lost their

heart and faith. Heb. 3:12-13

• Those who pray sparingly. – Many try to gain without proper diligence.

Prov. 10:22; Jas. 4:2; Mt. 6:11; 2 Thes. 3:11-12

– In how many ways are we to acknowledge the Lord? Proverbs 3:5-6

Types of PrayersTypes of Prayers

• Those who pray self-righteously. Lk 18:9-14.

– Those who take pride in their “large” prayers. Matthew 6:5-8

• Those who pray selfishly. James 4:1, 3– Prayer is to made for all men. 1 Timothy 2:1

• Those who pray earnestly!– Be vigilant in thanksgiving, praying for others.

Colossians 4:2-3– Like Epaphras… Colossians 4:12

Importance of Proper Praying• Forgiveness of sins. 1 Jn. 1:7-10

– The erring Christian is told to repent and pray Acts 8:22

• Peace of mind. – Prayer is the cure for anxiety. Phil. 4:6-7

• Strength to live. – Paul prayed that Christians may be

strengthened in the inner man.

Eph. 3:14-16, 20; cf. 2 Cor. 4:16

Importance of Proper Praying• For the opportunity to serve. 1 Cor. 3:5

– Paul’s request… Col. 4:3

• Boldness to speak. Acts 4:23-31– Paul asked for prayer when he needed

boldness. Eph. 6:18-20

• Wisdom to guide.– Christians are promised wisdom though

prayer without doubting. James 1:5-8

Importance of Proper Praying• Healing from sickness. James 5:14-15

– Those who’ve sinned should confess, and we should pray for one another. Jas. 5:16

• Peace and tranquility. – God is in control of the nations. Dan. 4:17;

Rom. 13:1-7– We should pray to lead quiet and peaceful

lives. 1 Tim. 2:1-4

Steps To Better Praying• Pray systematically. Ps. 55:17; Dan.

6:10

• Pray spontaneously. Acts 16:25; Neh. 2:4-5; 1 Chron. 5:20

• Pray secretly. Mt. 6:5-6; Mark 1:35

• Pray simply. Mt. 6:7-8; Rom. 8:26-27

• Pray steadfastly. Lk. 11:5-10; Rom. 12:12

• Pray with posture. Lk. 18:13;Acts 20:36

Application:• We should recognize that prayer is a great

privilege and appreciate it.

• Prayer ought to be practiced, “always with all prayer and supplication…” and “earnestly… being vigilant with it in thanksgiving.” Eph. 6:18; Col. 4:2

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Come to Jesus!Hear. Rom. 10:17Believe the gospel. Mark16:16Repent. Acts 2:38Confess Him. Rom. 10:10Baptism. Acts 22:16