The Meaning of Prayer
01. It’s a relationship with God - Matthew 6:9-15; learning how to pray
02. It’s revealing our love for God -
. Deuteronomy 6:5; 11:1, 13, 22;19:9; 30:6
. Psalm 5:11; 18:1; John 21:15-17
03. It’s finding refuge in God - Psalm 7:1; 9:9; 28:8; 32:7; 46:1
Psalm 62:7-8; 91:2
04. It’s our reassurance of strength and power -
. Psalm 18:2; 28:7;144:1; My Rock
. Psalm 19:14; 31:2-3; 42:9; 62:2; 71:3; 89:26; 92:15; 95:1
05. It’s a way to realize the will of God - Psalm 25:4-5; discover
. Psalm 5:8; 27:11; 86:11; 119:27, 33-34, 73, 125, 144, 169; 143:8
06. It’s a method of receiving peace - Psalm 29:11; 122:6
. Isaiah 26:3; John 14:27; Colossians 3:15
07. It’s rejoicing in God for what He’s done -
. Ps. 9:11; 50:14; 66:16; 107:22; 116:17
08. It’s to be ready to listen to God - Psalm 81:8-16; Deuteronomy 5:29
09. It’s real worship with God - Psalm 22:27; 86:9; 95:6; Isaiah 2:3
10. It’s recognizing the presence of God -
. Psalm 66:13; 100:4; 114:7; 116:14, 17-19
11. It’s resting in Christ - Psalm 37:7; 61:7; 91:1
. John 15:5, 7; abiding
12. It’s the right weapon against the enemy -
. Psalm 18:17; 25:2; 31:15; 59:1; 68:1
. Psalm 69:18; 143:9; Ephesians 6:10-18; great
13. It’s reporting your problems & cares with God - Philippians 4:6-7, 9
14. It’s God’s way of rewarding us -
. Matthew 6:33; Philippians 4:19; needs met
15. It’s refreshment with God -
. Psalm 73:28; 119:151; 1 John 1:6-7; fellowship
16. It’s claiming the resources of God - Acts 1:4; 2 Peter 1:4; promises
17. It’s reaching our maturity in Christ -
. Ephesians 2:21; 4:15; 2 Thessalonians 1:3
. 1 Peter 2:2; 2 Peter 3:18; growth
