Faithful in Prayer – 1

Romans 12:9-13

Esp. v. 12 – Faithful in prayer (NIV)

          Persist in prayer – NASV

          Devoted to prayer – NEB

1.     Burdens, Cares, Sorrows

a.     Philippians 4:6

b.     1 Peter 5:7

c.     At the end of rope? Say a prayer and hang on.

2.     Worship

a.     1 Corinthians 14:15

b.     1 Timothy 2:1-2, 8

c.     Formality

d.     Not just to give the song leader a rest

3.     Some suggestions

a.     Not so formal

b.     Speak up, use microphones

c.     1 Corinthians 14:15 – God can hear, others can’t

d.     Pray, don’t make announcements

4.     Decision making

a.     Acts 1:24 – apostle

b.     Acts 6:1-4 – you cook, we will pray

c.     Proverbs 3:5-6