ONLY James 4:2, You have not because you ask not. SOME BLESSINGS - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

BY REQUEST ONLY James 4:2, “You have not because you ask not.” SOME BLESSINGS ONLY COME WHEN WE ASK IN PRAYER.

MY PRAYER COMMITMENT “And in the morning, a great while before day, He rose and went out to a lonely place, and there he prayed.” Mark 1:35 “In these days He went out into the hills to pray; and all night He continued in prayer to God.” Luke 6:12 I resolve, by the help of God, to set aside at least twenty minutes every day to spend alone in God’s presence. Signed ________________________________________ Date ___________________

Pray In the Spirit

And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the saints. Pray also for me, that Ephesians 6:18-20 NIV

Whenever I open my mouth words may be given me so that I will fearlessly make known the mystery of the gospel, for which I am an ambassador in chains. Pray that I may declare it fearlessly, as I should. Ephesians 6:18-20 NIV

SIX OF THE PIECES OF ARMOR . . . 1. the belt of truth, 2. the breastplate of righteousness, 3. the footwear of peace, 4. the shield of faith, 5. the helmet of salvation, 6. the sword of the Spirit.

“And pray in the Spirit . . .” Ephesians 6:18a NIV

PRAYING IN THE SPIRIT IS THE 7 th PIECE OF ARMOR

"Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. Put on the full armor of God so that you can take your stand against the devil's schemes." Ephesians 6:10-11 NIV

What does it mean to “pray in the Spirit”?

1 Corinthians 14:14-15 (NIV) "For if I pray in a tongue, my spirit prays, but my mind is unfruitful. So what shall I do? I will pray with my spirit, but I will also pray with my mind; I will sing with my spirit, but I will also sing with my mind."

1 Corinthians 14:16 (NIV) "If you are praising God with your spirit, how can one who finds himself among those who do not understand say "Amen" to your thanksgiving, since he does not know what you are saying?"

To pray in the Spirit is to pray according to the Word of God and the promptings of the Spirit of God.

1. PRAYER IN THE SPIRIT IS CONSTANT And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests… Ephesians 6:18

2. PRAYER IN THE SPIRIT IS VARIED And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests … Ephesians 6:18

3. PRAYER IN THE SPIRIT IS WATCHFUL And pray in the Spirit . . . be alert and always keep on praying . . . Ephesians 6:18

4. PRAYER IN THE SPIRIT IS PERSEVERING And pray in the Spirit . . . always keep on praying . . . Ephesians 6:18

5. PRAYER IN THE SPIRIT IS UNIVERSAL And pray in the Spirit . . . praying for all the saints . . . Ephesians 6:18

1. Thumb, closest to you – pray for those closest to you. Phil 1:3-5

2. Pointing Finger, Pray for those who “point the way” --- Bible Teachers, Preachers, Those who teach children 1 Thess 5:25

3. Tallest Finger, Pray for those in authority over you---national and local leaders, your boss or supervisors at work 1 Timothy 1:1-2

4. Ring finger, Usually your weak- est finger. Pray for those who are in trouble or who are suffering. James 5:13-16

5. Little Finger, Reminds you of your smallness in relation to God’s greatness. Ask Him to supply your needs. Philippians 4:6, 19

5. PRAYER IN THE SPIRIT IS GOSPEL CENTERED AND BIBLE CENTERED Pray also for me, that whenever I open my mouth, words may be given me so that I will fearlessly make known the mystery of the gospel, for which I am an ambassador in chains. Pray that I may declare it fearlessly, as I should. (Ephesians 6:19-10)

1. I need God’s help when I pray

"In the same way, the Spirit helps us in our weakness. We do not know what we ought to pray for, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us with groans that words cannot express.” Romans 8:26 NIV

2. I need God’s help when I pray, and I have His help when I pray.

"Christ Jesus, who died . . . who was raised to life--is at the right hand of God and is also interceding for us .“ Romans 8:34 NIV

“Your Father knows what you need before you ask Him.” Matthew 6:8 NIV

"The LORD God said, ‘It is not good for the man to be alone. I will make a helper suitable for him.’” Genesis 2:18 NIV

"There is no one like the God of Israel. He rides across the heavens to help you, across the skies in majestic splendor.“ Deuteronomy 33:26 NLT

Geef de Heilige Geest ruimte

“Give the Holy Spirit room.”