First Place Week 2

Week 2 – Day 1
Lord Teach Us to Pray!

Memory Verse: If you believe, you will receive whatever you ask for in prayer. Matthew 21:22

Prayer is one of the daily commitments anyone who walks in Christ must develop. It is vital to your spiritual health and well-being. Jesus’ disciples asked Him to help them pray and he showed them how using the “Lord’s Prayer” as a guide.

The Whole Bible is our Prayer and Our Guideline. Don’t restrict your prayer to those you may have memorized but open your heart, mind and mouth to new possibilities and miracles with God.

STUDY VERSES: What You Believe About God

Hebrews 11:6 And without faith it is impossible to please him, for whoever would draw near to God must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who seek him.

Matthew 21:21-22 And Jesus answered them, “Truly, I say to you, if you have faith and do not doubt, you will not only do what has been done to the fig tree, but even if you say to this mountain, ‘Be taken up and thrown into the sea,’ it will happen. And whatever you ask in prayer, you will receive, if you have faith.”

Mark 9:23 And Jesus said to him, “‘If you can’! All things are possible for one who believes.”

Mark 11:22-24 And Jesus answered them, “Have faith in God. Truly, I say to you, whoever says to this mountain, ‘Be taken up and thrown into the sea,’ and does not doubt in his heart, but believes that what he says will come to pass, it will be done for him. Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours.

James 1:6 6 But let him ask in faith, with no doubting, for the one who doubts is like a wave of the sea that is driven and tossed by the wind.

STUDY QUESTIONS:
1. What is the main idea of the verses above?
2. After reading these verses, list the condition and promise:
a. Matthew 21:21, 22
b. Mark 11:24
c. Mark 11:25
d. John 15:7
e. 1 John 3:21, 22

When you pray, believe and don’t doubt! Each verse affirms God promise to us. Pray with faith and confidence that your heavenly Father will see you through and wishes to prosper you. Thank God for His promises, His answer to prayer and trust and believe that He will work it all out for the good of those who seek Him. Have a blessed day Beloved, Sister, Lisa