Church camp 2016 - Session 2

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Learning How to Pray
Learning to overcome the common barriers to effective prayer

Testimony - Dave & Kristan Strahorn
Routine Prayer
Insight from Abi (7 yr old)
Realisation/remembering that it's about relationship with Him.
Philippians 4:6, 7

John 15: 9 - 17

Prayer Journaling
M (Me) ) ~~~~
G (God)) ~~~~~
M ~~~~~~
G ~~~~~~
M ~~~~~~
G ~~~~~

Only one way amongst many

Some Common Barriers to Effective Prayer
Lack of Persistance
- How important is it you?
- Prayer List
- Determination not to give in
- Do we pray too soon?
Vague or foolish prayers
- More detail required
Prayers that don't line up with God's will, word or nature.
Doubt or lack of faith
A distorted view of God
- He is not harsh, or ready to pounce on you.
Wrong motives or motivation in Prayer

What drives you to prayer
- Prayer as routine
- Prayer heightened by need
- - Don't let that be your sole motivation

Calvin Miller - 'Here then is the threefold secret of intercession...'

Prayer is not the most important thing
Love of God is the most important thing

Conversational Prayer
Eyes open
No 'Just'
Choose a topic or person to pray for