Challenging in prayer




Matt 6:32~33 For the pagans run after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them. But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.
 



♬ Hymn for scheduled worship: Korean/English Hymnal # 369 What a Friend We Have in Jesus (#487 in previous version)





 Why must we challenge in prayer? Prayer is the most important authority and blessing given to God’s children, but most Christians miss out on this blessing. Though they hear a lot about prayer, they can’t actually pray. What is the reason for this? How can we challenge in prayer?





1. Above all, prayer is the most important challenge
 The reason we can’t pray is because there is one who hinders us from praying. Sometimes we ourselves are a stumbling block. Jesus told us to be alert and pray so we don''t fall into trials. This is something we easily forget. Satan hinders us (Dan 10:10~20) and our environment becomes an obstacle to prayer. The most important aspect of challenging in prayer is our thinking. Instead of falling into worries, we must have correct thoughts, which is the prayer of prayers. Thoughts transform into ideology, and enter into our conscious, subconscious and unconscious. It is hard to recover when incorrect thoughts reach down into our souls. That is why we must pray in the Holy Spirit. Prayer is looking at a problem and seeking the right answer for it. Prayer allows us to re-interpret everything through the perspective of the Gospel. When we believe in spiritual facts, works will arise.






2. Prayer is the challenge that can solve all problems
 Scheduled prayer time is when you establish yourself. You shake off your weaknesses during this time. During continuous prayer time, great works take place that change the field and environment. Each time you worship, think and pray about why God gave you that message. That is when the working of the Holy Spirit takes place. This is called worship prayer. Each time you do something, don’t try to do it on your own. Pray instead, and think about what God’s plan is. That is called special prayer. If you have a problem, that problem will have a meaning of its own. It is God’s will for you to concentrate in prayer full-force.






3. We must knock down the greatest wall
 Because we are going to be great individuals, we must rid ourselves of humanism and unbelief. You must have your own opinions, but if you insist you are right all the time you can’t be a renowned person. These are called ‘thoughts of unbelief.’ We must also not lose our faith due to our circumstances. A great person breaks down all barriers and goes forward with others.






° Forum Topic - Why isn’t prayer taking place for me? What must I begin to challenge with? Challenge in prayer today.





Remnant Study of Evangelism Lecture 197 / 2009.9.12