Prayer: God's Plan To Be An Intimate Part Of Our Lives

Definition:    A relationship tool that increases our intimacy with God and establishes His kingdom here on earth through His will

Scripture:    Matthew 6:5-15

What prayer is?		What prayer is not?
Interactive		Manipulative
Dynamic		Stagnant and Robot-like
Two-way		One-way
Conversation		Monologue

Prayer Model

1.  Adoration 2.  Establishing His      kingdom 3.  Needs

4.  Repent and      Forgive 5.  Spiritual Warfare 6.  Praise, Worship,      and Thanksgiving

Three important points about Prayer:

1. In the natural, it takes conversation to get to know someone on an intimate and personal level; it is likewise in our relationship with God.
2. If you want to grow and mature spiritually, increase your prayer life.
3. Much prayer, much power; little prayer, little power. One of the most crucial and important services in the church is prayer meeting!