a soldier's prayer i. pray in the spirit. ii. pray at different times. iii. pray

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Series: Ephesians-Standing Strong

III. PRAY IN DIFFERENT WAYS

A SOLDIER’S PRAYER

praying at all times in the Spirit, with all prayer and supplication. To that end keep alert with all perseverance, making supplication for all the saints,

Ephesians 6:18-24

Ephesians 6:18

Pastor Jeff Gilmore June 1, 2014

IV. WATCH YOUR ATTITUDES.

I. PRAY IN THE SPIRIT. praying at all times in the Spirit, with all prayer and supplication. To that end keep alert with all perseverance, making supplication for all the saints, Ephesians 6:18

A. GUIDANCE: Ask for the guidance of the Spirit as you begin your prayer.

 Prayer is active faith! But you, dear friends, must build up your lives ever more strongly upon the foundation of our holy faith, learning to pray in the power and strength of the Holy Spirit. Jude 1:20

 Prayer is the modus operandi that God has chosen to involve us in His actions in this world!

praying at all times in the Spirit, with all prayer and supplication. To that end keep alert with all perseverance, making supplication for all the saints, Ephesians 6:18

A. Importance. B. Endurance. C. How to Deal With Unanswered Prayer: The Prayer of Acceptance. a) Paul’s Prayer of Acceptance 8

Three times I pleaded with the Lord about this, that it should leave. 9But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly of my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest upon me. 2 Corinthians 12:8-9

B. REST: Rest in the intercession of the Spirit as you pray. Likewise the Spirit helps us in our weakness. For we do not know what to pray for as we ought, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us with groaning too deep for words. Romans 8:26

 Paul discovered that God’s grace IS the answer to our prayers.

b) Mary’s Prayer of Acceptance 37

C. DEPEND: Depend upon the power of the Spirit as you end your prayer.

II. PRAY AT DIFFERENT TIMES.

Ephesians 6:18

B. Arrow Prayers C. Hour of Power

c) Jesus’ Prayer of Acceptance

2 Corinthians 12:8-9

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praying at all times in the Spirit, with all prayer and supplication. To that end keep alert with all perseverance, making supplication for all the saints,

A. Looking ahead

For nothing will be impossible with God. 38And Mary said, “Behold, I am the servant of the Lord; let it be to me according to your word.”

…”Father, if you are willing, remove this cup from me. Nevertheless, not my will, but yours, be done.” Luke 22:42

 The prayer of acceptance is when you stop demanding of God and you start _________________ on God.

V. PRAY FOR ALL THE SAINTS. praying at all times in the Spirit, with all prayer and supplication. To that end keep alert with all perseverance, making supplication for all the saints, Ephesians 6:18

D. Day of Prayer A. Pray for everyone and everything.