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Prayer in the Garden |
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2011-04-17 | Mk 14 |
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Communication in a relationship: Thanksgiving, Asking, Listening, Knowing
31 But he spoke more vehemently, "If I have to die with You, I will not deny You!" 32 He said to His disciples, "Sit here while I pray." 33 He took Peter, James, and John with Him, and He began to be troubled and deeply distressed 34 He said to them, [A]"My soul is exceedingly sorrowful, even to death. Stay here and watch." 35 He went a little farther, and fell on the ground, prayed that if it were possible, the hour might pass from Him 36 [B] "Abba, Father, all things are possible for You. Take this cup away from Me; [C] nevertheless, not what I will, but what You will" I. PrayPour Out your feelings honestly to God 1Pt 5:7 casting all your care upon Him, for He cares for you. Phil 4:6 Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God;7 and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus Recognize that God is able to change anything Phil 4:13 I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. Jn 15:7 If you abide in Me, and My words abide in you, you will ask what you desire, and it shall be done for you Align your Will (thinking and feeling) with the Father's 1Jn 5:14 Now this is the confidence that we have in Him, that if we ask anything according to His will, He hears us. Yield yourself to do God's will to the point of death. Rm 14:4 God is able to make him stand. 2Cor 9:8 God is able to make all grace abound toward you, that you, always having all sufficiency in all things, may have an abundance for every good work.
Heb 4:15 tempted 16 Let us therefore come boldly to the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy and find grace to help in time of need II. For what should we Pray (express desire to God)?1Tim 2:1 I urge...that requests, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for everyone {Adore Confess Thanksgiving Supplication}
A. Why? We need to, We ought to, We want to. Promptings to Prayer: 1) Problems -Punish, Perfect, Profit; 2) Possibilities; 3) People
B. Stages of Prayer (See Biblical Survey of Prayer and TOYL Prayer List {Tools to Manage your Spiritual Life) on Truthbase.net) 1. Worthless words Mt 6:7 when you pray, do not heap up empty phrases...think that they will be heard for their many words. ESV 2. Wants & Needs– desires to dependencePhil 4:6 not anxious...but in everything by prayer and supplication,let your requests be made known to God 3. Worship (Response to Revelation)– thanksgiving to praise Ps 100:4 gates with thanksgiving, And into His courts with praise. Thankful..bless 4. Will transformation Lk 22:42 Father, if it is Your will, take this cup away from Me; nevertheless not My will, but Yours, be done." 5. World change – others & world Eph 6:18 praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, being watchful to this end with all perseverance and supplication for all the saints ---19 and for me, that utterance may be given to me, that I may open my mouth boldly to make known the mystery of the gospel, 20 for which I am an ambassador in chains; that in it I may speak boldly, as I ought to speak
Mate & Ministry; Thanks & Things; World & Workers; Those who believe; Family & Friends; Salvation & Set Free; Self & Seek God
6. WOW (glorification of God) 2Thess 1:12 that the name of our Lord..may be glorified in you, and you in Him, acc to graceof our God and Lord
C. Answers Jer 33:3 Call to Me, and I will answer you, and show you great and mighty things, which you do not know. Yes/No/Wait/Better Questions for Reflection/Discussion/Response:See outline on “Can God Meet Emotional Needs?” in TOYL book and on Truthbase.net
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