1. Prayer is an act of denying self.

2. Prayer should be proactive, not just reactive.

3. Prayer should always be about aligning ourselves with God’s purposes.

4. Prayer is where true strength is found.
- “Then an angel appeared to Him from heaven, strengthening Him.” - Luke 22:43

5. Jesus prays for you.

- “Simon, Simon! Indeed, Satan has asked for you, that he may sift you as wheat.But I have prayed for you that your faith should not fail.” - Luke 22:31-32a

- “It is Christ who died, and furthermore is also risen, who is even at the right hand of God,
who also makes intercession for us.” - Romans 8:34