Words To Live By- Prayer

Feb 5, 2023

Philippians 4:4-7
Words To Live By- Prayer
Prayer that Changes Things 

1. Rejoice

Rejoice means "to be well and thrive”

2. Be reasonable

To be reasonable is to be affable, mild, moderate and patient. 


3. Proclaim

4. Respond

5. Pray

ANYTHING        vs     EVERYTHING

Difference between supplication and prayer…

a) supplication- asking God for things, petition
b) prayer- the enjoyment of talking to God


Three components of prayer…

a) thanksgiving


“And the days that I keep my gratitude higher than my expectations, well, I have really good days.”
              
                 -Ray Wiley Hubbard

b) authenticity 
c) vulnerability 

6. Peace

Peace produces three things in you…

a) an experience with peace you cannot explain
b) an ordered heart- secure emotions
c) a calm mind


Mental worship…

What is your request today? 
Are you known for being reasonable? 
Where do you experience your deepest joy?
Do you recognize yourself when you pray? Does God recognize you? 
What is your habit of and experience with prayer?
Is there anybody or anything that you are letting in that is causing you to be anxious?