Praying with PurposeColossians 4:2-6

Brooklyn Tabernacle

Pastored by

Jim Cymbala

1. Persevere in Prayer

1Thessalonians 5:17 “…pray without ceasing”

Ephesians 6:18-20 – “….praying always…with all

perseverance…”

Acts 6:4 – “… but we will give ourselves

continually to prayer and to the ministry

of the word.”

How and What should we Pray?

How and What should we Pray?

2. Passionate in Prayer

“Time spent alone with

God is not wasted. It

changes us; it changes

our surroundings; and

every Christian who would

live the life that counts,

and who would have

power for service must

take time to pray.”

- M.E. Andross

How and What should we Pray?

3. Plan in Prayer

Vigilant: staying alert to

prayer needs

Consider writing key points down in a prayer journal. It is a good way to remember specific prayer points and to look back and praise God for answered prayers.

How and What should we Pray?

4. Praise in Prayer

Philippians 4:6-8

“Anxious about nothing, but by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving, make known your requests to God and the peace of God which surpasses all understanding will guard your heart and mind in Christ Jesus.”

Pray for an open door

Pray for what to say

Pray despite your circumstances

Pray for clarity in what is said

Pray for your witness in your walk

Pray for the best use of your time

Pray for the right attitude towards the

lost

Praying with Purpose

Preserves - Flavours - Creates Thirst