The way to pray

In submission to God

Luke 22:42

 “Father, if you are willing, take this cup from me; yet not my will, but yours be done.”

With confidence

Hebrews 4:14-16  

14 Therefore, since we have a great high priest who has gone through the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold firmly to the faith we profess.

15  For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who has been tempted in every way, just as we are—yet was without sin.

16 Let us then approach the throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need.

Night and day

1 Thessalonians 3:10  

Night and day we pray most earnestly that we may see you again and supply what is lacking in your faith.

1 Timothy 5:5  

The widow who is really in need and left all alone puts her hope in God and continues night and day to pray and to ask God for help.

Without ceasing

1 Timothy 5:17  

The elders who direct the affairs of the church well are worthy of double honor, especially those whose work is preaching and teaching.

Colossians 4:2  

Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful.

Philippians 4:6  

Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.

Friends, as we examine our personal prayer life, let us pray in submission to God - With confidence - Night and day and without ceasing.