PRAYING IN GOD’S WILL

Judges 6:39

May 24, 2020

I. Introduction

II. What conditions are necessary for our prayers to be acceptable?

a. God does not hear the prayer of the _____________ (John 9:31; I Peter 3:12; Psalm 66:18; Isaiah 59:2)

i. Are you a believer in Jesus Christ?

ii. God is against evil men who are arrogant and proud

b. For believer’s:

i. Pray in faith (I John 5:14)

ii. Pray in humility and patience (Luke 18:9-17)

iii. Pray in sincerity (Deuteronomy 4:29)

iv. Pray in righteousness (Proverbs 15:29)

v. Pray with confession and forgiveness (Mark 11:25; Matthew 6:14-15)

vi. Pray with perseverance (Luke 18:1-6)

III. When our attitude and life-style are right with God we are able to rightly determine God’s will.

IV. Five tools to determine the will of God:

1. Pray ________________

2. Read _______________

3. Seek godly ______________

4. Look for ________________ _________________

5. The “Holding Principle” (Romans 14:5)

V. Conclusion