Pleading With God In Prayer In Bexar
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Go to the written Word of God. Find scriptures that apply to your situation, and make those the foundation for your petition. Consult with the Holy Spirit. Write your petition. Pray the prayer of petition. Have confidence. Praise God for the answer.
Invocation Prayer example Almighty God, As we stand in awe of your goodness and mercy today, we invite you to be present amongst us by the power of your Holy Spirit. Father, we declare that we love you. Thank you that you have made the way of love known through your son Jesus Christ.
A prayer of petition involves praying to God asking God to fulfill a need. Sometimes that need is for ourselves, and sometimes it's for others, but it's a direct request for something we truly desire God to deliver.
Pray through Psalm 1-24. Let God examine your heart and bring to light both your strengths and things that need to change. 'Examine me, O God, and know my mind; test me, and discover my thoughts. Find out if there is any evil in me and guide me in the everlasting way.
Examples of intentions might include: Sick friends or relatives. Difficult situations at work or school. Resolution of family problems (e.g., better relations between siblings). For issues of peace and justice in the news (e.g., for the resolution of armed conflict, help for victims of natural disaster, etc.).
In times of distress turn to God in prayer and ask Him to fulfill His promises. Attitude of Humility & Expectancy. Acknowledge & Confess Sin. Bring Specific Concerns & Details to God. Focus on God's Character. Base Our Requests on the Promises in God's Word.
Put Him in Remembrance It means that as a covenant believer, you can stand before the throne of God when you pray and remind Him of His promises. You can lay your case legally before Him and plead your case as a lawyer would plead his case before a judge.
Prayer: O God, Father of our Lord, Jesus Christ, I ask in His name fully confident that you will grant my petition as He promised us. In hope and joy I make this entreaty to your merciful love. Amen. Prayer: Father in heaven, help me to believe and act always on Christ's word.
