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Prayer – 3 – Focusing on Others
Introduction:
We are in our third week focusing on prayer and how prayer is intended to help align our will with God’s will. Last week we talked about having an attitude of gratitude. We are called to come before the Lord with praise and thanksgiving. And the need to make it the first thing we do and the last thing we do as we interact with God is so important.
Today as we talk about prayer and aligning our will with God’s we are talking about the need to Focus on Others during our prayer. Everything about God’s character has always been to bring all people into his presence. Everything about the sacrifice of Christ was to make salvation possible for the entire world.
We are called to be the hands and feet of Christ. We are called to be like Christ. But we cannot be like Christ if we are not concerned about others. And what we pray about reveals what our heart is concerned about.
Scripture:
– 1 Timothy 2:1-4
Points:
1. If all of your prayers were answered, who would benefit?
– James 5:16
2. How thankful are you for all people?
– Matthew 19:13
3. Who are you interceding for?
– Romans 8:34
– Hebrews 7:25
4. What does God want?
– 2 Peter 3:9
Ending:
It is important for you to pray for others because everything hinges on God’s desire for people to be saved. He came to earth, suffered, bled and died so that all people could be saved. It is the greatest desire of God! Do you really want your will to be aligned with God’s will? How much time are you spending praying for the one thing that God wants more than anything else?
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Graham Chapel Wesleyan Church is in Mayo, SC which is near Cowpens and Chesnee in Spartanburg County, South Carolina. We are affiliated with the Wesleyan denomination and have a diverse congregation. We would love to have you join us on Sunday mornings in person, or on Wednesdays with our youth! Visit our website to learn more.
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