Prayer topics within answers




Matthew 6:33 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 #40 We Are Never, Never Weary (#43 in previous version)
 




 Many people have misunderstandings about prayer. There are many cases in which they pray about things that are not within God’s plans. That is why despite the fact that they are Christians, the majority of them are unable to receive answers to prayer. How can we receive prayer answers and enjoy the answers we receive?






1. What comes before prayer
 We must absolutely have three kinds of leisure in order to receive prayer answers. First, we must have the leisure of time. People who are successful possess the habit of doing what needs to be done ahead of time. Only when we possess the leisure of time can we do important things. Second, we must possess financial leisure. If we do not have financial leisure, we cannot give offering to God. That is why it is imperative to teach finances from an early age in order to help Remnants receive correct financial blessings. Third, we must have the leisure of prayer. Before we hold to prayer topics simply asking God for things, we must have the leisure of being able to pray. When we are able to wholly give ourselves to God through prayer, we can overcome whatever problems come our way. True prayer will begin only at this point.







2. True prayer
 True prayer is different from what is sought after by the religious people of this world. In Matthew 6:33, God tells us that we must “seek first his kingdom and his righteousness.” What is most important in prayer is that we believe that the Holy Spirit is with us. An even more important prayer is the prayer of aligning everything in our lives with evangelism. True prayer is praying and preparing our specializations for the sake of world evangelization.







3. Prayer topics within answers
 If we give true prayer before God, true answers are bound to follow. Prayer topics will come out from these answers. From this point on, success will automatically follow. We will come to sit in the seat of success without employing the methods of the world and without fighting.






4. Accurate vision
 The prayer of all prayers is holding onto an accurate vision. If we hold to the wrong vision, we can never receive the correct answers. But if we hold to the correct and accurate vision new answers will continue to come. Because Joseph held onto the accurate vision, answers came even when he was a part of Potiphar’s household and when he was thrown into jail. Answers came even after he became the governor of Egypt. Not only will we enjoy the completion of prayer topics, we will come to discover our lifelong prayer topics, as well.






°Forum Topic - Have you discovered the true mystery of prayer to connect with God? From today, enjoy this mystery to your heart’s content.






Remnant Study of Evangelism Lecture 199 / 2009.9.26