How NOT to Pray

I'm no prayer expert. But I can tell you how NOT to pray. This is a prayer guide for the non-monks among us. New Book by @joewickman being written now!

[Dont Tank @DontTank]

The more life I experience, the more I want my life to matter for eternity, the more I see the role that FOCUS plays in intentional living.

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"Lord, teach me to pray..."
Jesus' disciples didn't ask Him how to preach or heal that moment, but to teach them how to talk to the Father.

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“Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.”1Thess 5:16-18

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What does God want first?

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[Joe Wickman @joewickman]

Ever wonder what God wants first?

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“If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to all without reproach..."
James 1:5 ESV
#pray

[Joe Wickman @joewickman]

"It's time for us to stop googling our theology."

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#Bible #Christian

[Joe Wickman @joewickman]

I cannot tell you how this one thing has transformed my life.

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“I call upon you, for you will answer me, O God; incline your ear to me; hear my words.”
Psalm 17:6 ESV

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“Hear a just cause, O Lord; attend to my cry! Give ear to my prayer from lips free of deceit!”
Psalm 17:1 ESV

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“O Lord, you hear the desire of the afflicted; you will strengthen their heart; you will incline your ear”
(Psalm 10:17 ESV)

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"I will give thanks to the Lord with my whole heart; I will recount all of your wonderful deeds."
(Psalm 9:1 ESV)

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“Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you". (Matthew 7:7 ESV)
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[Joe Wickman @joewickman]

Freedom.
True freedom.
How do we get it?
What do we do with it?

I hope this is helpful and hopeful.

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Has forgotten you? No
"How long, Lord? Will you forget me forever? How long will you hide your face from me?" (Psalm 13:1 NIV)
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Pray through your day.
Every appointment you have.
Every person you'll meet.
Every situation you'll face.
Tonight you'll thank God you did.

[Daniel Burke @burkedaniel]

Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. (Ephesians 1:2 ESV)

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Jesus' followers prayed: "Now, Lord, consider their THREATS and enable your servants to speak your word with great BOLDNESS." (Acts 4:29)

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"...for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness." (1 Timothy 2:1-2 NIV)

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"I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for all people..." (1 Timothy 2:1-2 NIV)