Prayer

Our study for this week will be on Prayer. A good movie to watch on this subject is "The List"

The Gospels record several instances of Jesus praying. Read Matthew 14:28; Mark 6:46, 14:32; Luke 6:12, 9:28. Where was Jesus in these verses and who was with Him? Do we have to be in a special prayer room in order to pray?

In Luke 18:1-8, Jesus tells a parable about prayer. Jesus told them a story showing that it was necessary for them to pray consistently and never quit. He said, "There was once a judge in some city who never gave God a thought and cared nothing for people. A widow in that city kept after him: 'My rights are being violated. Protect me!' 4-5 "He never gave her the time of day. But after this went on and on he said to himself, 'I care nothing what God thinks, even less what people think. But because this widow won't quit badgering me, I'd better do something and see that she gets justice—otherwise I'm going to end up beaten black-and-blue by her pounding.'"
Then the Master said, "Do you hear what that judge, corrupt as he is, is saying? So what makes you think God won't step in and work justice for his chosen people, who continue to cry out for help? Won't he stick up for them? I assure you, he will. He will not drag his feet. But how much of that kind of persistent faith will the Son of Man find on the earth when he returns?"

Ephesians 6:12-13 And that about wraps it up. God is strong, and he wants you strong. So take everything the Master has set out for you, well-made weapons of the best materials. And put them to use so you will be able to stand up to everything the Devil throws your way. This is no afternoon athletic contest that we'll walk away from and forget about in a couple of hours. This is for keeps, a life-or-death fight to the finish against the Devil and all his angels. Be prepared. You're up against far more than you can handle on your own. Take all the help you can get, every weapon God has issued, so that when it's all over but the shouting you'll still be on your feet. Truth, righteousness, peace, faith, and salvation are more than words. Learn how to apply them. You'll need them throughout your life. God's Word is an indispensable weapon. In the same way, prayer is essential in this ongoing warfare. Pray hard and long. Pray for your brothers and sisters. Keep your eyes open. Keep each other's spirits up so that no one falls behind or drops out.

How did God speak to you through these scriptures?

How will you apply this week's lesson to your life?

How can we pray for you today?

Here is the challenge for us: For the next 30 days we will pray for each other seeking God's intervention in our lives. We will not be asking for specific areas but seek God to reveal in a supernatural way the things He wants us to focus on. At the end of the 30 days we will discuss what God did in our lives.