VIIIA THE CIRCUMSTANCES OF PRAYER
The situation in which we need to pray are as diverse as life itself. Paul says "in everything" Philippians 4:6. Here are a few illustrations:
When you read, I want you to stand, (to be on video). Give an example.
1B TRIALS:
Psalms 18:6; 34:4-7; 118:5; Psalms 140; 141:1-4; 142:3; 143; 144; Romans 15:30-32; 2 Thessalonians 3:1-2
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2B DUTIES IN A BROAD-SPECTURM
1C PRAY
1D BEFORE: in preparation: Nehemiah 1:11; Luke 6:12, Romans 1:10
2D DURING: Nehemiah 2:4
3D AFTER:
Philippians 1:9-11, Colossians 1:9-12
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3B RECEIVING CHRIST IN SALVATION: Luke 18:13; Romans 10:13
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4B IN FREE MOMENTS OR WHEN WE LIE DOWN TO REST. Psalms 119:62; 148.
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5B JUST TO THANK GOD. Lots of times in Psalms.
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6B SEEKING WISDOM AND GUIDANCE: James 1:5
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7B FOR DISCERNING THE WORD OF GOD: Psalms 119:18; Ephesians 1:15-16
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8B FOR VICTORY OVER A LYING, DECEITFUL TONGUE: Psalms 120:1-2
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9B FOR OPENING DOORS OF EVANGELISM: Ephesians 6:18-20, Colossians 4:3 and Example
10A FOR CHOOSING LEADERS: Luke 6:12; Acts 113;1-2;
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11A FOR CIVIL LEADERS; 1 Timothy 2:1-2
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12A PREACHING GOD'S MESSAGE WITH BOLDNESS AND EFFECTIVENESS: Ephesians 6:19-20; Colossians 4:3-4
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13A FOR OTHER'S PROBLEMS: Deuteronomy 9:20; Numbers 12:11-15
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14A FOR THE SALVATION OF OTHERS: Romans 10:1
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15A FOR THOSE WHO CONDEUM YOU: Matthew 5:44; Luke 6:28
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16A FOR DIVINE ENABLEMENT: Psalms 119:28
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17A FOR FRUIT: John 15:7-8
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