Pray for the right things (II Thes 1:11-12)

Praying for the Right Things

(II Thessalonians 1:11-12)

 

What do we pray for?

 

What did Jesus & Paul pray for? (Matthew 6:25-34/

Philippians 4:11-12)

 

James 4:3               Matthew 6:9-10

 

A deeper passion for God — erupts in praying for

 

________ things.

II Peter 3:3-10, 11, 14      I John 3:2-3

 

THE RESOURCE

 

Paul always asks for: Spiritual G__________.

 

Which involves God’s G ________ & human

 

O________.

James 5:16

 

THE REQUEST

 

  1. W ___________ :

 

L ________ as in God’s Kingdom.

“Calling”

 

I Thessalonians 2:12 / Ephesians 4:1 / Colossians 1:10

Romans 2:24 / I John 2:6 / I Thessalonians 4:1

 

  1. F ____________ “A longing/deep desire”

 

Psalm 27:4 John 15:7

 

“Good” = ______________

 

  1. P ___________

 

I Thessalonians 1:3 Ephesians 2:10

Titus 2:11-14; 3:1, 8, 14

THE REASON

 

“We pray this”

“Name”

“If not interested in God’s G _______,
more interested in feeling G ______,
& not living up to your calling.”

Daniel 9:19 I Corinthians 10:31

SO PRAY — FOR THE RIGHT THINGS!