A Closer Look at

“Daily Prayer”

Nehemiah 2:4-5Then the king said to me, “What do

you request?” So I prayed to the God of heaven. And I said to the

king, “If it pleases the king….

How Do We View Prayer? A Privilege Offered by our Creator

and Father (Matt. 6:9)• Lack of prayer ignores the One who loves

us most

An Expression of Humility and Dependence (Jas. 4:10)• Lack of prayer tells God that we do not

need Him

An Act of Faith in God’s Goodness and Power (Heb. 11:6)• Lack of prayer causes our faith in God to

weaken

An Act Of Mercy & Love To Others (Jas. 4:10)• To ask God to help others is the greatest

kindness we can offer – lack of prayer is a failure to love our brethren and fellow man

How Often Shall We Pray?

Forgiveness of sins (1 John 1:9) Help to face temptation or trial (Matt.

26:41) The food we eat (1 Timothy 4:4–5) Wisdom to handle life’s difficulties (James

1:5–8) Opportunities to teach the lost (Col. 4:2–

4) Growth of babes in Christ (1 Thess. 1:2–3) Healing of physically sick (2 Kings 20:5-6) Brethren in spiritual jeopardy (James

5:13-16) Peaceful efforts of rulers of the land (1

Tim. 2:1–4) Repentance of our enemies (Matt. 5:43-

45) Strength of elders, preachers, etc. (Eph.

6:17-20)

Will You Become A Christian?

Hear The Word (Rom. 10:17)

Believe That Jesus is the Son of God (John 8:24)

Repent of Your Sins (Acts 17:30)

Confess That Jesus is the Son of God (Acts 8:37)

Be Baptized for the Forgiveness of Sins (Acts 2:38)

Live Faithfully Until You Die (Rev. 2:10)