BE A BEREAN ACTS 17
Our prayers bring us into God‘s Presence
How can I make my prayers effective?
I urge you, first of all, to pray for all people. As you make your requests, plead for God’s mercy upon them, and give thanks. Pray this way for kings and all others who are in authority, so that we can live in peace and quietness, in godliness and dignity. 1 Timothy 2:1-2 NLT
Praying effectively
Paul urges Timothy to lift up requests, prayers, intercession, and thanksgiving.
A request is a need, a deep desire for something we don’t have — something only God can supply.
A prayer is a word of praise and adoration. A more accurate translation of this word from the original Greek might be to “worship in earnest.”
Intercession is praying on behalf of others. Our…
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