A Blueprint for Christian Prayer

Series Title: The Prayers of Paul

Text: 1 Thessalonians 5:23-25

Title: A Blueprint for Christian Prayer

Big Idea: Christian prayer flows from the gospel and is aimed at the glory of God.

Jesus prioritized prayer:

See Mark 1:35; Luke 3:21; Mark 6:46; Luke 6:12; Luke 9:18; Mark 14:32

5 Observations from Paul’s Prayer:

(a) Christian prayer is _________ prayer (vs. 23).  

(b) Christian prayer is grounded in the ____________ of God (vv. 23-24).

(c) Christian prayer is aimed at the _________ of God (vv. 23-24).

(d) Christian prayer is _____________ in nature (vs. 25).

(e) Christian prayer is ___________ in the Lord (vs. 24).

“The vital question is whether you are actually acquainted with the throne of grace, whether you can speak to God as well as speak about him.  Do you want to know whether you are a true Christian?  Then please realize that this question is exceptionally important: Do you pray?” — J.C. Ryle 

What to pray for one another:

• Pray for God’s church at Keltys to be holy—marked by holy words, holy thoughts, and holy actions.
• Pray for God’s church to strive for now what we will be then.  Pray for ongoing sanctification for God’s church.
• Pray for God’s church to trust that the Lord will do this.