Thoughts on Prayer

[Jarthur001]

The word..

Pray... (proseuchomai)

From 2 Greek root words...

pros
1) to the advantage of
2) at, near, by
3) to, towards, with, with regard to

euchoma
1) to pray to God
2) to wish, to pray, to pray for

What is Prayer?? Tell the meaning and use of it.


A few Verses...

Mat 5:44 But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;

Mat 6:7 But when ye pray, use not vain repetitions, as the heathen [do]: for they think that they shall be heard for their much speaking.

1Ti 2:8 I will therefore that men pray every where, lifting up holy hands, without wrath and doubting.

Jud 1:20 But ye, beloved, building up yourselves on your most holy faith, praying in the Holy Ghost,

What prayer verse (not just these) do you like the most an why?


Prayer blueprints...

A.C.T.S.

Adoration
Confession
Thanksgiving
Sepplication

What are some other prayer blueprints?


Books on Prayer....

What are the best that you know of?

Stories of blessing...

Your story..or others.

 

[2BHizown]

"Pray without ceasing". It shows what our inner life is all about, an attitude of communion with our Lord!

Prayer, by John Bunyan is excellent
We began a study yesterday of A.W. Pink's book, Fervent Prayer. Looks like it will also be very good!