A Call to Prayer

January 9, 2022 Pastor: Bill Thompson

Passage: Colossians 4:2–6

 

 

 Introduction

 

Why is it so hard to pray?

 

 

  1. Obstacles to Prayer.

 

  1. We may not have a sense of _______________.

 

 

 

  1. We may have an attitude of _______________.

 

 

 

  1. Devote Yourselves to Prayer.

 

“Continue steadfastly in prayer”

 

  1. Being _______________.

 

“watchful”

 

           

            Prayer is intensified by _______________.

 

 

  1. Being _______________.

 

“thanksgiving”

 

           

            Thankfulness is a _______________ to prayer.

 

 

            Thankfulness is a guard against _______________.

 

 

 

 

Conclusion

 

 

 

Application Questions

 

  1. Why do you find it hard to pray?
  2. Are there any situations in your life that you think you can handle on your own?
  3. What is the connection between steadfast praying and thankfulness?
  4. Will you regularly pray for the ministries and mission of Grace Presbyterian Church in 2022?