As we wrap up our 40 days of prayer, we will learn what it means to pray with thanksgiving.
Colossians 4:2-6
2 Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful.3 And pray for us, too, that God may open a door for our message, so that we may proclaim the mystery of Christ, for which I am in chains.4 Pray that I may proclaim it clearly, as I should.5 Be wise in the way you act toward outsiders; make the most of every opportunity.6 Let your conversation be always full of grace, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone.
40 Day Prayer: praying for family, church and country
3 themes
Purification-through repentance
Perseverance by faith
Preparation with hope
Summary of 40 Days of Prayer
1. Praying in the Spirit
Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful.
2. Praying for the Kingdom
3 And pray for us, too, that God may open a door for our message, so that we may proclaim the mystery of Christ, for which I am in chains. 4 Pray that I may proclaim it clearly, as I should.
3. Praying for wisdom
5 Be wise in the way you act toward outsiders; make the most of every opportunity. 6 Let your conversation be always full of grace, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone.
Praying with Thanksgiving
Devote yourselves to prayer, keeping alert in it with an attitude of thanksgiving
Why Thanksgiving?
1. God is in control
2. God is fulfilling His will
3. God answers our prayers