Sermon Info
Summary
Oswald Chambers notably said, “Prayer does not fit us for the greater work; prayer is the greater work.” It is so common to look at the projects that are ahead or the challenges you may face and think, “I need to pray about those things so I can be prepared for those things.” The inherent problem with this line of thinking is that I am still acting like I am in charge because I think my preparation or my knowledge is what will allow me to get through whatever problem I may face. As we are reminded in the book of Ephesians however, prayer is a necessary part of the armor to keep myself protected from the attacks that will assuredly come! Instead of coming up with plans and asking God to bless and work through those plans, how about we start from a place of prayer today and then suit up in the everyday armor and allow Jesus to set our course of action.
Content
Finally, be strong in the Lord and in His mighty power. Ephesians 6:10
The Everyday Armor protects you when, not if, the attacks of the enemy come your way!
Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand. Ephesians 6:13
You should be praying about anything and everything because Satan can attack you anywhere and through everything!
And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the Lord’s people. Ephesians 6:18
Writing out Prayers
Conversational Prayers
Wisdom Prayers
Marriage and Family Prayers
Tough Conversation Prayers
___________ Prayers
To pray for another person is to acknowledge there is a need in their life they are incapable of meeting on their own.
Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ. Galatians 6:2
To ask another person to pray for me is to acknowledge there is a need in my life I am incapable of meeting on my own.
Pray also for me, that whenever I speak, words may be given me so that I will fearlessly make known the mystery of the Gospel… Ephesians 6:19
A prayerless person is an easy target!
If you are not praying, then you are quietly confident that time, money, and talent are all you need in life. - Paul E. Miller
Satan celebrates in our prayerless plans and strategies.
Be alert and of sober mind. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour. 1 Peter 5:8
