How's Your Prayer Life?
Are you praying on a regular basis? Are you meeting Him and sharing your heart? Whether you are or you aren't, we all need help when it comes to a consistent and meaningful prayer life.
Prayer is one of the most important things a Christian can do. It is a time we are communicating with God, and while there is deep theological meaning in prayer, it doesn’t have to be something that is complicated or difficult. It’s something anyone can do anywhere at any time.
Prayer Guide
- Sunday September 17th: Lord Jesus, there is no one like You in heaven or on earth. You are King of kings, and Lord of lords. You have sent us Your Spirit by which we are to do Your works, yet too often we rush ahead without seeking Your will, Your ways or Your plan! Forgive us for not taking the time to wait on You or for You. Help us, both individually and collectively, for the sake of Your Name, Amen.
- Monday September 18th: Prayerfully read or listen to Luke 24 (for context). What had happened to the followers of Jesus that day? What do you supposed they wanted to do? Look at 24:49b. What specifically did Jesus tell them to do? How might you have responded, given the events that day, and not understanding what was to come?
- Tuesday September 19th: Prayerfully read or listen to Luke 24:45-49. What does Jesus remind His followers of? How specifically do they come to understand all of this? What does this mean for us?
- Wednesday September 20th: FASTING DAY! Pray and fast as you are able (in whatever way is appropriate for you, keeping in mind a Biblical Fast is fasting from some/all foods). Prayerfully read or listen to Acts 1:1-5. Look carefully at v. 4. What word is used in Acts 1:4? What does this tell us about the emphasis Jesus puts on waiting for the Spirit?
- Thursday September 21st: Prayerfully read or listen to Acts 1:12-14. How did the followers of Jesus do what He told them to do? In other words, did they go to their own homes? Did they see each other occasionally? Describe their obedience as best as you can.
- Friday September 22nd: Consider how the American church “waits for the promise.” Do we wait? Do we do so in the same manner as the early church did? How would it look if we aligned ourselves more closely with their pattern? Do you think we need to do things differently for the Spirit to come upon us?
- Saturday September 23rd: Take time to look over all the passages of Scripture we have studied and prayed over this week, as well as the things you have learned. Be still, and listen to what the Lord would tell you, personally, today.
- Sunday September 24th: Almighty God, we live in Your Presence, yet we live in times when people do not always want to hear the Truth of Christ Jesus. Rather, they want their ears tickled, and they accumulate teachers that agree with their preconceived ideas. Help us to be different: to desire You above all things, and to follow Jesus all the way to the cross, no matter what. For the glory of His Name, Amen.
- Monday September 25th: Prayerfully read or listen to Genesis 1:26-28 with Isaiah 11:6-9. How might these passages connect with each other? What do they tell us about God’s desire for the earth and His plan for people? Have you ever read Isaiah 11: 1-12 in light of the Creation story? What do you learn from it?
- Tuesday September 26th: Prayerfully read or listen to Isaiah 11:1-5. While this is clearly a Messianic prophecy, what do you learn about the power/fruit of the Spirit from these verses? When have these characteristics been seen in your life? When have you observed any/all of them in the Church?
- Wednesday September 27th: FASTING DAY! Pray and fast as you are able (in whatever way is appropriate for you, keeping in mind a Biblical Fast is fasting from some/all foods). Prayerfully read or listen to 2 Timothy 4:1-8. Some people might disregard this passage, since they are not pastors. Do you think that is appropriate? How can you receive Paul’s instructions in vv.2,5 as a lay person?
- Thursday September 28th: Prayerfully read or listen to 2 Timothy 4:3-4. What do you think is the way Jesus would approach people today who fit this description (especially in light of Isaiah 11:1-5)? Do you think Christians are doing this? Why or why not?
- Friday September 29th: Prayerfully read or listen to 2 Timothy 4:6-8. What does it mean to you to be “poured out as a drink offering?” Do you know of anyone who fits this description? How do such examples impact you, and impact the church? How can you live such a life?
- Saturday September 30th: Take time to look over all the passages of Scripture we have studied and prayed over this week, as well as the things you have learned. Be still, and listen to what the Lord would tell you, personally, today.
