“Abide in me as I abide in you. Just as the branch cannot bear fruit by itself unless it abides in the vine, neither can you unless you abide in me. Colossians 4 2 Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful. And pray for us, too, that God may open a door for our message, so that we may proclaim the mystery of Christ, for which I am in chains. Pray that I may proclaim it clearly, as I should.
Accessing God in Prayer
The first stage is walking in full obedience. Jesus taught the disciples to pray in Matthew 6-5-13 and Paul exhorts us in 1 Thessalonians 5-17 The key to the method is to Pray “without ceasing”.
Then having a strong committed relationship with divine communion. when we go to God in prayer we build a strong and meaning relationship and we grow closer to God, knowing Him more deeply.
The lord offers us full assurance and comprehensive comfort. In Philippians 4-6 reminds us we find total relief from our anxiety when we bring all of our cares to God in prayer.
Seeking his Supernatural Power and God’s providential care for our needs and the needs of others brings empowerment. for his wisdom and direction.
Then when we “Praise” God in every situation at every chance we enter God’s Presence with praise for who he is and for all that he has done and continues to do.
The latter is always greater the level of thanksgiving is when we offer words of gratitude for every good and perfect gift from our heavenly Father
The Many Benefits Prayer,
Your prayer life should be an extension of your physical life Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful.
Colossian 4:2 Prayer is spiritual communication with our Heavenly father giving him thanks and praise, offering thanksgiving, adoration, and confessing our sins to him. Prayer is a way to acknowledge that there is something more significant than the self and that we allow his holy presence to relieve the intense pressures of day to day living.
Chose to stay in prayer when you show up he will show out. Philippians 4:6-7, reminds us “not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. Matthew 6:6: “But when you pray, go into your room, close the door and pray to your Father, who is unseen. Then your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you.” Psalms 37:7: “Be still before the Lord and wait patiently for him.”