I'm currently working on a lesson that engulfs the whole application of the Christian prayer life. Paul writes to Timothy the types of prayer that we should do as a congregation as a whole. giving of thanks, be made for all men" 1 Timothy 2:1.
"I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and
We should pray for our leaders regardless of our taste in politics. When the church was established Christians were being murdered and burned at the stake by King Nero Caesar. Imagine how Timothy felt when Paul asked pray for these people
"And the smoke of the incense,
God is faithful to those who love Him, and He will never forsake us if we continue to seek after Him. Jesus said, "Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you." Matthew 7:7. God is there to answer our prayers. We have not because we ask not. If we desire something and do not make a petition to God than we won't recieve. But if we make our requests known to God, He will fulfill His promises.with the prayers of the saints, ascended up before God out of the angel's hand." Rev 8:4. Our prayers on an incense to God, and the prayers of the saints are pleasing to God.
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