Introduction

Prayer is the most important _______________ of our spiritual lives.

1. Pray at _______________ Times. vv. 13-14

“Is anyone among you suffering? Let him pray...”

2. Ask _______________ to Pray for You. vv. 14-16a

Praying for others is called _______________ prayer.

3. Prayer Makes a _______________. vv. 16b-18

“The prayer of a righteous person has great power as it is working.”

Conclusion

Prayer is the way we develop our _______________ with God.

Application Questions

1. What is the greatest motivation for you to pray?
2. Do you have a regular practice of praying for others?
3. How long should we continue to pray for a certain request if God doesn’t seem to be answering?
4. Is it a compromise of faith to pray, “Your will be done?” Why or why not?