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Biblical Instructions On Prayer

I am sharing scriptures from The Holy Bible on "Prayer - how to be offered."

Prayer - How To Be Offered

Psalm 145:18...Proverbs 15:29...Ecclesiastes 5:2...Matthew 6:7...Luke 11:1...John 9:31; 15:7...Romans 12:12...I Timothy 5:5...Hebrews 11:6...James 1:6; 4:8

Forms of Prayer:

Luke 11:1 "And it came to pass, that, as he was praying in a certain place, when he ceased, one of his disciples said unto him, Lord, teach us to pray, as John also taught his disciples.

Conditions of Acceptable Prayer:

Psalm 145:18 "The Lord is nigh unto all them that call upon him to all that call upon him in truth.

Proverbs 15:29 "The Lord is far from the wicked: but he heareth the prayer of the righteous.

John 9:31 "Now we know that God heareth not sinners: but if any man be a worshipper of God, and doeth his will, him he heareth.

John 15:7 "If ye abide in me, and my words abide in you, ye shall ask what ye will, and it shall be done unto you.

Romans 12:12 "Rejoicing in hope; patience in tribulation: continuing instant in prayer;

FAITH - PRAY IN FAITH - Conditions of Acceptable Prayer

Hebrews 11:6 "But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him.

James 1:6 "But let him ask in faith, nothing wavering. For he that wavereth is like a wave of the sea driven with the wind and tossed.

Fear God

Ecclesiastes 5:2 "Be not rash with thy mouth, and let not thine heart be hasty to utter any thing before God: for God is in heaven, and thou upon earth: therefore let thy words be few.

Repetitions to be avoided

Matthew 6:7 "But when ye pray, use not vain repetitions, as the heathen do: for they think that they shall be heard for their much speaking.

Widows To Be Honored If Widows Indeed

I Timothy 5:5 "Now she that is a widow indeed, and desolate, trusteth in God, and continueth in supplications and prayers night and day.

Double-mindedness

James 4:8 "Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you. Cleanse your hands, ye sinners; and purify your hearts, ye double minded.

KJV Crusade@ Bible Publishers, Inc. 1970; Mt. Juliet, Tennessee, U.S.A. 37122

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