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What is a prayer? Why do we pray? When do we pray? Where do we pray? How should we pray? Why prayers are hindered? What is an effective prayer?

SCOPE OF PRESENTATION

When we estimate the situation in the planning stage of troop leading procedure, an information about the enemy is a must. And as the mission is executed, a regular reporting should be made most specially for a highly mobile enemy that evades the pursuing troops. There is no combat operation that can be executed without a reliable signal communication to maintain the disposition and destroy the enemy successfully. And so with prayer, it maintains our contact with God, because we have a spiritual enemy!

INTRODUCTION

Importance of Communication

The communication process is complete once the receiver has understood the message of the sender.

What does the Bible say about communication?

Communication is our ability to talk, but when we communicate with God we should not fail to listen from Him.

is an art of communication with God

is not getting God ready to do our will, but it is getting us ready to do His will.

What is Prayer?

Calling on the Lord(Acts 7:59, Romans 10:12-14)

To pour out the heart to God (Ps 62:8, 1 Sam 1:15)

Seek the face of the Lord (Psalm 27:8)

Why Must We Pray?

At pinagbabato nila si Esteban, na nananalangin naman ng ganito: “Panginoong Jesus tanggapin mo ang aking espiritu.”

Gawa 7:59

While they were stoning him, Stephen prayed, “ Lord Jesus, receive my spirit.”

Acts 7:59

Calling on the Lord

Why Must We Pray?

To pour out the heart to God

Mga kababayan, sa lahat ng oras magtiwala sa Diyos sa kanya ilagak ang inyong pasanin ngayo’y dinaranas; siya ang kublihang sa ati’y lulunas.

Awit 62:8

Trust in Him at all times, O people pour out your hearts to Him, for God is our refuge.

Psalms 62:8

Why Must We Pray?

Seek the face of the Lord

Ang paanyaya mo’y, “Lumapit sa akin”. Awit 27:8

My heart says of you, “Seek his face!”.

Psalm 27:8

Why Must We Pray?

Everywhere (1 Timothy 2:8)

In the secret place (Matthew 6:6)

In the temple/church (Luke 18:10)

Where To Pray?

Everywhere

Ibig kung ang mga lalaki sa lahat ng dako’y manalanging may malinis na kalooban, walang hinanakit o galit sa kapwa.

1 Timoteo 2:8

I want men everywhere to lift up holy hands in prayer without anger or disputing.

1 Timothy 2:8

Where To Pray?

In the secret place

Ngunit kapag mananalangin ka, pumasok ka sa iyong silid at isara mo ang pinto. Saka ka manalangin sa iyong Amang hindi mo nakikita, at gagantihan ng iyong Amang nakakakita ng kabutihang ginagawa mo nang lihim.

Mateo 6:6

But when you pray, go into your room, close the door and pray to your Father, who is unseen. Then your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you.

Matthew 6:6

Where To Pray?

In the Temple/Church

May dalawang lalaking pumanhik sa templo upang manalangin: ang isa’y pariseo at ang isa nama’y publikano.

Lucas 18:10

Two men went up to the temple to pray, one a Pharisee and the other a tax collector.

Luke 18:10

Where To Pray?

In the morning (Ps 55:17, 5:3)

Day and night (Ps 88:1)

Daily (Ps 86:3)

Always (Luke 18:1, 1 Thess 5:17)

When To Pray?

In the morning

Ang mga taghoy ko at mga hinaing, sa bawat sandalli sa kanya’y darating; at ang aking tinig ay kanyang diringgin.

Awit 55:17

Evening, morning and noon I cry out in distress, and He hears my voice.

Psalm 55:17

When To Pray?

Day and Night

Panginoong Diyos, tumatawag ako sa iyo kung araw. Pagsapit ng gabi, dumudulog ako sa iyong harapan.

Awit 88:1

O Lord, the God who saves me, day and night I cry out before you.

Psalm 88:1

When To Pray?

Daily

Ikaw ang aking Diyos, ako’y kahabagin. Sa buong maghapo’y siyang tinatawagan.

Awit 86:3

Have mercy on me, O Lord, for I call to you all they long.

Psalm 86:3

When To Pray?

Always

Isinalaysay ni Jesus ang isang talinghaga upang ituro sa kanila na dapat silang manalangin lagi at huwag manghinawa.

Lucas 18:1

Then Jesus told his disciples a parable to show them that they should always pray and not give up.

Luke 18:1

When To Pray?

Bowed head Gen 24:26,48) Kneeling (1 Kings 8:54, Ezra 9:5) Standing (Luke 18:13) Lifted hands (Neh 8:6) Spread hands (Exo 9:29) Weeping (1 Sam 1:10)

How To Pray?

And I bowed down and worshiped the Lord. I praised the Lord, the God of my master Abraham, who had led me on the right road to get the granddaughter of my master’s brother for his son.

Genesis 24:48

Bowed head

How To Pray?

Pagkatapos, ako’y nagpatirapa sa lupa at sumamba kay Yahweh, sa Diyos ng amo kung si Abraham, pagkat pinatnubayan niya ako at inihatid sa tahanang ito. At dito ko nga nasumpungan ang dalagang dapat mapangasawa ng kanyang anak.

Genesis 24:48

Kneeling

Sa oras ng paghahandog, tumindig akong gulanit ang kasuutan at nanikluhod sa harapan ni Yahweh.

Esdras 9:5

Then, at the evening sacrifice, I rose from my self-abasement, with my tunic and cloak torn, and fell on my knees with my hands spread out to the Lord my God.

Ezra 9:5

How To Pray?

Standing

Samantala, ang publikano’y nakatayo sa malayo; hindi man lamang makatingin sa langit kundi dinadagukan ang kanyang dibdib at sinasabi: “O Diyos mahabag po kayo sa akin na isang makasalanan!.”

Lucas 18:13

But the tax collector stood at a distance. He would not even look up to heaven, but beat his breast and said, “ God, have mercy on me, a sinner.”

Luke 18:13

How To Pray?

Lifted Hands

Purihin si Yahweh, ang dakilang Diyos! ang wika niya. Ang lahat ay nagtaas ng kanilang mga kamay at sumagot, “Amen, Amen” pagkatapos, nagpatirapa sila bilang paggalang kay Yahweh.

Nehemias 8:6

Ezra praised the Lord, the great God, and all the people lifted their hands and responded, “ Amen! Amen! then they bowed down and worshiped the Lord with their faces to the ground.”

Nehemiah 8:6

How To Pray?

Spread Hands Moses replied, “When I have gone out of the

city, I will spread out my hands in prayer to the Lord. The thunder will stop and their will be no more hail, so you may know that the earth is the Lord’s.”

Exodus 9:29

How To Pray?

Sinabi ni Moises, “Pagkatapos ko ng lunsod, dadalangin ako kay Yahweh. Mawawala ang mga kulog at titigil ang ulan ng yelo. Sa gayo’y malalaman ninyo na si Yahweh ang siyang may-ari ng daigdig.”

Exodo 9:29

Weeping

Buong pait na lumuluha si Ana at taimtim na nanalangin kay Yahweh.

1 Samuel 1:10

In bitterness of soul Hanna wept much and prayed to the Lord.

1 Samuel 1:10

How To Pray?

Hindrances to Prayer

•Unbelief (James 1:6-7)•Sin (Ps 66:18)•Unforgiveness (Mark 11:25)•Wrong motive (James 4:3)

Hindrances to Prayer

But when he asks, he must believe and not doubt, because he who doubts is like a wave of the sea, blown and tossed by the wind. 7 That man should no think he will receive anything from the Lord 8 He is a double-minded man, unstable in all he does.

James 1:6-8

Unbelief

Subalit ang humihingi’y dapat manalig at huwag mag alinlangan; sapagkat ang nag-aalinlangan ay parang alon sa dagat na itinataboy ng hangin kahit saan. 7 Huwag umasang tatanggap ng anuman mula sa Panginoon ang taong 8 pabagu-bago ang isip at di alam kung ano ang talagang ibig.

Santiago 1:6-8

Hindrances to Prayer

Sin

Kung sa kasalanan ako’y magtutuloy, di ako diringgin nitong Panginoon.

Awit 66:18

If I had cherished sin in my heart, the Lord would not have listened.

Psalm 66:18

Hindrances to Prayer

Unforgiveness

Kapag kayo’y mananalangin, patawarin muna ninyo ang nagkasala sa inyo upang ipatawad din naman sa inyo ng inyong Amang nasa langit ang inyong pagkakasala.

Marcos 11:25

And when you stand praying, if you hold anything against anyone, forgive him, so that your Father in heaven may forgive you your sin.

Marcos 11:25

Proverbs 3:5-6

Trust in the Lord with all your heart. Do not lean on your own understanding.

In all your ways acknowledge Him and He

shall direct your path.

Conclusion

As soon as we arise in the morning, get the habit of doing the right thing first, or make the initial contact with God. Let us direct our communication to the one who can always be reached. The Almighty God is just a prayer away!

Question

Which portion of the lecture impressed you

most… and WHY?