When and what to pray for your

friends

Philippians 1:3-11

When and what to pray for your friends Philippians 1:3-11

When to pray for your friends

Paul prayed for his friends a lot:Rom 1:9-10 “…constantly I remember you in my prayers at all times”2Thes 1:11 “…we constantly pray for you…”2Tim 1:3 “…night and day I constantly remember you in my prayers”

When and what to pray for your friends Philippians 1:3-11

When to pray for your friends Every time you think of them (v9)

When and what to pray for your friends Philippians 1:3-11

What to pray for your friends

1. That their love for God will run deep (v9)2. That their hearts would change (v10-11)3. That God would be glorified (v11b)

Spiritual growth!

When and what to pray for your friends Philippians 1:3-11

How to grow in prayer

1. Know God better – dig into the Bible at every opportunity.

2. Just do it!• Keep the line open• Meet with others

Don’t miss out on the joy God has in store.John 16:24 Ask and you will receive, and your joy will be complete.