Discipleship Training Course

PHASE 2 – LIVE THE JOURNEY
Chapter Four
Prayer
What a wonderful privilege we have to communicate with the
living God, with our Lord and King. Prayer is the one way that we
get to share our hearts with the Lord and receive His counsel for
our lives. However as simple as prayer can be, there are principles
that we need to be aware of and abide to, especially if we are
walking in a living relationship with the Lord, and if we want our
prayers to be effective. In this chapter we explore the basic
elementary principles of prayer. So let‘s take this journey into the
topic of prayer.
Philippians 4:6-7 Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer
and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made
known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses
all comprehension, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ
Jesus.
In Philippians 4 we see the elementary effects of prayer unfold for
us, so let‘s explore.
Firstly take note that prayer is the first step in the establishing and
maintaining of a relationship with God.
What is prayer?
Prayer - A solemn request for help or expression of thanks
addressed to God. A spiritual communion with God, as in
supplication, thanksgiving, adoration, or confession.
Supplication – the action of asking or begging for something
earnestly or humbly. It is the deep passionate expression of prayer.
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