So far today, God, I've done all right.
I haven't gossiped, I haven't lost my temper,
Haven't been greedy, grumpy, nasty or
self-centered.
I'm really glad about that.
But in a few minutes, God,
I'm going to get out of bed,
And then I'm going to need a lot of
help!
Principles of Prayer
Prayer is for Christian believers only. One can
address God as Father only as a member of the family
of God. John 1:12; Gal. 3:26
Prayer should be directed to God the Father. Eph.
5:20; Matt. 6:9; 1 Peter 1:17
Prayer should be made in the name of the Lord Jesus
Christ. John 14:13: 15:16
The power for prayer is through the ministry of the
Holy Spirit. Eph. 6:18 Prayer is never made to the
Holy Spirit.
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Four Parts to Private Prayer
The first part of private prayer is the confession of
personal sins. This makes it possible for the Lord to
respond to the other parts of the prayer, because the
believer is in fellowship when he prays. Psalm 66:18.
See also 1 John 1:6-10.
Second part
Give thanksgiving to express appreciation to God the
Father. Eph. 5:20
Third
Prayer should be made for others (intercession). Eph.
6:18
Fourth
It is in order to pray for one's own needs. Heb. 4:16
AMEN
Twas the night before Jesus
Twas the night before Jesus came and all through the
house Not a creature was praying, not one in the
house.Their Bibles were lain on the shelf without
care In hopes that Jesus would not come there.
The children were dressing to crawl into bed,
Not once ever kneeling or bowing a head.
And Mom in her rocker with baby on her lap
Was watching the Late Show while I took a nap.
When out of the East there arose such a clatter,
I sprang to my feet to see what was the matter.
Away to the window I flew like a flash
Tore open the shutters and threw up the sash!
When what to my wondering eyes should appear
But angels proclaiming that Jesus was here.
With a light like the sun sending forth a bright ray
I knew in a moment this must be The Day!
The light of His face made me cover my head
It was Jesus! returning just like He had said.
And though I possessed worldly wisdom and wealth
I cried when I saw Him in spite of myself.
In the Book of Life which He held in His hand
Was written the name of every saved man.
He spoke not a word as He searched for my name;
When He said "It's not here" my head hung in shame.
The people whose names had been written with love
He gathered to take to His Father above.
With those who were ready He rose without a sound
While all the rest were left standing around.
I fell to my knees, but it was too late;
I had waited too long and this sealed my fate.
I stood and I cried as they rose out of sight;
Oh, if only I had been ready tonight.
In the words of this poem the meaning is clear;
The coming of Jesus is drawing near.
There's only one life and when comes the last call
We'll find that the Bible was true after all!
Jesus is comming soon
Are you ready?
Matthew 24:36 (NIV) "No one knows about that day or
hour, not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but
only the Father.
Matthew 24:42-44 (NIV) "Therefore keep watch, because
you do not know on what day your Lord will come. 43
But understand this: If the owner of the house had
known at what time of night the thief was coming, he
would have kept watch and would not have let his
house be broken into.
44 So you also must be ready, because the Son of Man
will come at an hour when you do not expect him.
1 Thessalonians 5:1-4 (NIV) Now, brothers, about
times and dates we do not need to write to you, 2 for
you know very well that the day of the Lord will come
like a thief in the night. 3 While people are saying,
"Peace and safety," destruction will come on them
suddenly, as labor pains on a pregnant woman, and
they will not escape. 4 But you, brothers, are not in
darkness so that this day should surprise you like a
thief.
2 Peter 3:3-4 (NIV) First of all, you must understand
that in the last days scoffers will come, scoffing
and following their own evil desires. 4 They will
say, "Where is this 'coming' he promised? Ever since
our fathers died, everything goes on as it has since
the beginning of creation."
It is time to prepare the Bride for the Second Coming
of Jesus Christ!
They Say A Picture Is Worth A Thousand
Words
What to Pray to become a chriatian
Lord Jesus, I want to have a life with meaning.
I want to leave the darkness behind
and have Your Light within me.
I confess that I have sinned and I ask Your
forgiveness.
I believe that You died for me and I accept You as my
Savior.
I will turn away from a life of darkness and sin and
now follow You.
It is Your grace and power that will enable me to
live for You.
Thank-You, Jesus, for saving me, and for giving me a
new life in Your Light.
Amen!
