Without Ceasing

Even beginning during the fast, God has been dealing with me lately on the subject of Prayer.   The following is written in Outline form but I believe that you will get the idea behind it.

Pray without ceasing. 
(1 Thessalonians 5:17)
 
Strongs Definition:

Pray:

G4336

προσεύχομαι;  proseuchomai:  Pray:  pros-yoo'-khom-ahee

From G4314 and G2172;  to pray to God, that is, supplicate, worship: - pray (X earnestly, for), make prayer.

·         Prayer is Pro-Active:   It is to actively present to God that which we desire.

·         Indicates the idea of sending forth to God that which is desired,   to Pray…

·         Prayer reveals our true and secret motives

The Theology of our Prayers:

·         Prayer is a sign of our faith,  in that it assumes several things

·         Prayer reveals faith enough to endeavor to talk with God

Prayer Reveals our View of God in the following areas...

1.       The existence of God

a.      Prayer shows that one believes in God  

b.      God is the objective recipient of our prayers.

2.      The recipient of our prayers (God) will hear them and further…

a.      It assumes a God that is actively involved in current creation

b.      It assumes a God that is concerned with our well being  (He Loves us)

3.      He will receive them.

a.      It assumes also that He is willing to answer our prayers

4.      He will Consider our prayers and wheather or not they have merit. (Are His will for us)

a.      It assumes that God influences our lives beyond setting things in motion in the beginning

b.   It assumed that God “interferes” supernaturally in the lives of man at man's request.

My Prayer:  Lord, Teach me to pray in acordance with your will so that my prayers will be answered and so that I can see their results in my life and glorify you.   In Jesus Name,    AMEN!