- Ask in the Spirit. Every request proceeds from the mind of the spirit, not from selfish motives or self-serving ends. Praying in the Spirit is directly related to praying according to His will. (Eph 6:18)
- Ask according to His will. Our weakness in prayer is that we don't know what we ought to pray for. The Spirit himself intercedes for us in accordance to God's will (Rom 8:26-27). When you do not know what to pray, keep praying and seeking God's direction for your prayer. (1John 5:14-15)
- Ask with the mind. Your mind helps you form your requests and make them precise and specific. This is one reason to list prayer requests in a notebook. A prayer list keeps your mind from wandering as you pray and enables you to pray specifically and persistently until the answer comes. (1Cor 14:15)
- Ask in Jesus' name. When you use Jesus' name, you claim to represent Him and act like Him--to have His desires, qualities, gratitude, and outlook. When you prepare to make a request, first ask yourself, "what would Jesus want in this situation?" (John 14:14)
- Ask while abiding in Christ. Prayer is both a means and a result of abiding in Christ. Continue in constant fellowhip with Him, pray without ceasing, and you obediently accept His will and Word for you. (John 15:7)
- Ask in faith. Ask without doubt in your heart. Have confidence in God's care and purposes for your life. (Mark 11:22,24)
- Ask in humility. Recognize your need of God. Submit to God. Understand who God is. Come to God recognizing His greatness and your need. (2 Chron 7:14)
- Ask in sincerity. Let faith lead you to pray genuine, heartfelt prayers. Let your prayer be earnest and fervent, not fake or artificial. (Jas 5:16)
- Ask with perseverance. Don't give up! God expects you to persevere in prayer to make sure of what He wants and of what you want. (Eph 6:18)
BS study led by Monty, Aug 31, 2007. Attendance - 8
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