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Proseuchomai • proseúxomai (from 4314/prós, "towards, exchange" and 2172/euxomai, "to wish, pray") – properly, to exchange wishes; pray – literally, to interact with the Lord by switching human wishes (ideas) for His wishes as He imparts faith ("divine persuasion"). Accordingly, praying (4336/proseuxomai) is closely inter-connected with 4102/pístis ("faith") in the NT
The Purpose of Prayer • The Power of Prayer • The Principles of Prayer • How God Answers Prayer
The Purpose of Prayer • Adoration (To Give God Praise) 1 Chronicles 29:10-13, Ephesians 3:14-21 • Consecration (Cleansing) Proverbs 28:13 • Thanksgiving (Appreciation) Ephesians 5:20 • Supplication (Request) Philippians 4:6
The Power of Prayer • There is Forgiveness of sin through Prayer Acts 8:22 • There is peace from God Philippians 4:6,7 • There is strength from God Ephesians 3:14-16,20 • There is wisdom from God James 1:5-8 • There is healing from God James 5:14,15
The principles of Prayer • Must pray in Faith Matt 21:22 James 1:5-8 • Must pray with humility Luke 18:14 James 4:10 • We must pray in harmony with Gods word 1John 5:14 • We must pray in the name of Jesus Ephesians 5:20
How God Answers Prayer • Request granted Matthew 6:33 • Request granted but no yet Hebrews 6:10 • Request granted but no as expected Ephesians 3:20 • Request denied James 4:3