Thursday, August 18, 2011

7 Simple Steps: Psalm 103.1-5

Praise the LORD, my soul;
all my inmost being, praise his holy name.
Praise the LORD, my soul. Psalm 103.1-2

One of the reasons many Christians don't pray is that they don't know how...

Step 1. Praise the Lord. vv. 1-2

Praise God for who he is and what he has done

Thank him for his care and answering prayers

Step 2. Pray for blessings. v. 2

Ask God to bless your church

Pray blessings on your family, neighbors, friends

Ask God to bless you

Step 3. Pray for pardon. v. 3

Confess and repent of your sins

Confess and repent for your church, denomination, nation, family

Receive God’s grace and pardon

Step 4. Pray for healing. v. 3

Ask God for healing for yourself and others

Pray for healing in your body, emotions, relationships, spirit

Step 5. Pray for redemption. v. 4

Pray for those who are unsaved

Ask God to renew the joy of your salvation

Step 6. Pray for loving kindness. v. 4

Pray that you might be more loving to others

Pray to receive the other fruits of the Holy Spirit

Step 7. Pray for renewal. v. 5

Ask for your passion to be restored

Request a renewed spirit from the Holy Spirit

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