Prayer
is sharing in fellowship with God. To share interest in fellowship with God.
Talking to Him at all times and anything and He also talking to you. Prayer can
also be a requesting or pleading with God. It also means to surrender to God
and to let His will be done.
THE
MODEL PRAYER
Jesus’ teaching
on prayer was not necessarily a routine prayer for each day but it served as a
model; a guide on how to pray effectively.
It teaches that effective prayer begins with
worship.it puts the glory and interest of the Kingdom before mere personal
interests.
It teaches that God is the believer’s father,
meaning you can see God from the ‘fatherly’ point of view. A father has a lot
characteristics which include love, provision etc. if God is your father, then
other believers are your siblings and family. This teaches us love. To love one
another and be each other’s keeper. If God is our father, then it pin-point to
the fact a believer has a source. The source of provision for our needs.
·
Matthew 6:25-34 (basic needs)
·
Hebrews 2:18 (love)
·
Hebrews 4:15-16 (provision)
·
Proverbs 27:1 (care)
·
2 Timothy 1:7
·
1 Corinthians 3:16-20
The model prayer teaches that we should pray
directly to God but not through any medium, person or other gods. God is not a
respecter of persons, He does not show favoritism and so anyone that comes to
Him, He will answer.
It makes us understand that when we pray, not
if you pray. This means that prayer is a necessity and not optional. You
need to pray or talk to God at all times whether the times are good or bad.
HOW
TO PRAY – LUKE 11:1-4
ü Pray
and praise His name first
Hallowed
means “to be counted holy”- to be counted and treated differently. “Our father
who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name”. This model teaches us to first give
praises and adorations to God. Praise God for all that He has done.
ü Pray
for the ruler ship of God
“Thy kingdom come”,
meaning He should rule in the hearts of those in authority, He should rule in
our lives. He should rule in the lives of all men… Romans 13:1-7.
ü Pray
that the will of God be done
“Thy will be done on earth, as it
is in heaven”. This means the will and intentions and
rule and plans of God concerning our lives now and beyond should prevail. The
‘earth’ signifies that, His will and plans should reign over the whole earth
and not just in the lives of men. He should do with everyone as He pleases….
Ephesians 2:10
TYPES
OF WILL THAT INFLUENCES MAN
v Will
of man – Romans 7:15
v Satan’s
will – John 8:44
v God’s
will – Philippians 2:13
v Other
people’s will – 1 Peter 4:2
ü
Pray
for provision
“Give us this day our daily bread”.
Bread
is the symbol for our needs and necessities for a good life. Bread is not just
food but the other things we need as well like peace, joy, shelter, clothing
etc. This means we need to pray every day. Jesus told his disciples not to
worry about tomorrow but to be focused on today (Matthew 6:25). So this prayer
focuses on today only. It also teaches us to pray for others as well.
ü
Pray
for forgiveness of sins
“Forgive us our sins”. You need to ask for forgiveness sins and also
forgive those who offend you. In this way, you are free from the
accuser(satan). It also ensures that your heart is free from bitterness and
anger. It then paves way for all your prayers to be answered.
v Gracefully
God forgives us our sins – 1 John 4:9
v So
you have to forgive others – Matthew 6:14-15
v Understand
why the person did so – Proverbs 15:21
v Forbear,
do not retaliate – Col. 3:13, Eph. 4:2
v Forgive
and forget – Philippians 3:13
ü
Pray
for protection
“Lead us not into temptation”. God does not tempt us (James 1:13). Temptation
is not a sin but it becomes a sin if you yield to it. So you pray for
deliverance or dismiss any thoughts that are unholy or evil (1 Peter 5:8)
ü
End
the prayer with praises and worship.
“For thine is the kingdom, the
power and the glory, forever, amen.” The last word is
‘Amen’ meaning let it be so or it is done. The Word of God teaches us that
anything we ask in the name of Jesus will be done so it is best to end your
prayer “In Jesus Name”.
Follow this guide and pray the
right and effective way…………. SHALOM!!!!
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