PRAY: Strategically

Matthew 28:18-20

1. Jesus’ authority assures our praying (Matthew 28:18)

2. Pray to make disciples (Matthew 28:19-20)

3. Pray God’s presence (Matthew 28:20)

PRAY: Y is for Yield

John 15:1-11

1. Yield by prioritizing correctly (John 15:1-3)

2. Yield by abiding in Jesus (John 15:4-10)

3. Yield for joy (John 15:11)

PRAY: A is for Ask

Matthew 7:7-11; Colossians 1:9-12

1. Ask God (Matthew 7:7-11)

2. How and for what should we ask? (Colossians 1:9-12)

PRAY: R is for Repent

Jonah 1-2

1. Sin is disobedience (Jonah 1:1-10)

2. Confession calls on the Lord (Jonah 2:1)

3. Confession is honest (Jonah 2:2-4)

4. Confession looks to God (Jonah 2:5-8)

5. Confession leads to repentance (Jonah 2:9)

PRAY: P is for Praise

Psalm 103

1. Praise God Intentionally (Psalm 103)

2. God is worthy of the worship of the world (Psalm 103:22)

Praying Properly

Luke 11:1-13

1. Lord teach us how to pray (Luke 11:1-4)

2. A friend in need (Luke 11:5-8)

3. Ask, seek, and knock (Luke 11:9-10)

4. The love of our Father to his children (Luke 11:10-13)

Qualities of Effective Prayer

1. Prayer should be with confident faith

2. Prayer should be with humble simplicity

3. Prayer should be specific but in accord with God's will

PRAY: P is for Praise

Exodus 15

1. Praise God for what He accomplished (Exodus 15:1-10, 19-21)

2. Praise God for Whom He is (Exodus 15:11-18)

3. Praise God beyond the moment (Exodus 15:22-16:3)