What does a follower of

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Finding PeaceFinding PeacePhilippians 4

4  Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! 5

Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. 6 Do

not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with

thanksgiving, present your requests to God. 7 And the

peace of God, which transcends all understanding,

will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

Learning toLearning to

Finding PeaceFinding PeacePhilippians 4

4  Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! 5

Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. 6 Do

not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with

thanksgiving, present your requests to God. 7 And the

peace of God, which transcends all understanding,

will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

rejoicerejoice

Learning toLearning to

Finding PeaceFinding PeacePhilippians 4

4  Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! 5

Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. 6 Do

not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with

thanksgiving, present your requests to God. 7 And the

peace of God, which transcends all understanding,

will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

be gentlebe gentle

rejoicerejoice

Learning toLearning to

Finding PeaceFinding PeacePhilippians 4

4  Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! 5

Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. 6 Do

not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with

thanksgiving, present your requests to God. 7 And the

peace of God, which transcends all understanding,

will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

be gentlebe gentle

rejoicerejoice

praypray

Brings requests to God

Brings requests to God

Philippians 46 Do not be anxious about anything,

but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.

Why pray if God knows what we want?Why pray if God knows what we want?

How do we pray?How do we pray?

Brings requests to God

Brings requests to God

Philippians 46 Do not be anxious about anything,

but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.

Why pray if God knows what we want?Why pray if God knows what we want?

Automatic answers without prayer leads to ...Automatic answers without prayer leads to ...

Imagine someone getting everything they want the moment they want it

Brings requests to God

Brings requests to God

Philippians 46 Do not be anxious about anything,

but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.

Why pray if God knows what we want?Why pray if God knows what we want?

Lack of compassion and generosityLack of compassion and generosity

ImpatienceImpatienceIngratitude Ingratitude

Automatic answers without prayer leads to ...Automatic answers without prayer leads to ...

Brings requests to God

Brings requests to God

Philippians 46 Do not be anxious about anything,

but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.

Why pray if God knows what we want?Why pray if God knows what we want?

Automatic answers without prayer leads to ...Automatic answers without prayer leads to ...

Develops good characterDevelops good character

Brings requests to God

Brings requests to God

Philippians 46 Do not be anxious about anything,

but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.

Why pray if God knows what we want?Why pray if God knows what we want?

No relationship with GodNo relationship with God

No knowledge of God’s presenceNo knowledge of God’s presenceNo knowledge of God’s loveNo knowledge of God’s love

Automatic answers without prayer leads to ...Automatic answers without prayer leads to ...

Develops good characterDevelops good character

Brings requests to God

Brings requests to God

Philippians 46 Do not be anxious about anything,

but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.

Why pray if God knows what we want?Why pray if God knows what we want?

Automatic answers without prayer leads to ...Automatic answers without prayer leads to ...

Creates loving relationshipCreates loving relationship

Develops good characterDevelops good character

Brings requests to God

Brings requests to God

Philippians 46 Do not be anxious about anything,

but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.

Why pray if God knows what we want?Why pray if God knows what we want?

Automatic answers without prayer leads to ...Automatic answers without prayer leads to ...

Creates loving relationshipCreates loving relationship

Develops good characterDevelops good character

No awareness of other needsNo awareness of other needs

Brings requests to God

Brings requests to God

Philippians 46 Do not be anxious about anything,

but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.

Why pray if God knows what we want?Why pray if God knows what we want?

Creates loving relationshipCreates loving relationship

Develops good characterDevelops good character

Encourages compassion for othersEncourages compassion for others

Brings requests to God

Brings requests to God

Philippians 46 Do not be anxious about anything,

but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.

Why pray if God knows what we want?Why pray if God knows what we want?

Creates loving relationshipCreates loving relationship

Develops good characterDevelops good character

Reveals prioritiesReveals priorities

Encourages compassion for othersEncourages compassion for others

Brings requests to God

Brings requests to God

Philippians 46 Do not be anxious about anything,

but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.

Why pray if God knows what we want?Why pray if God knows what we want?

Creates loving relationshipCreates loving relationship

Develops good characterDevelops good character

Reveals prioritiesReveals priorities

Develops dependence and faith needed for salvationDevelops dependence and faith needed for salvation

Encourages compassion for othersEncourages compassion for others

Brings requests to God

Brings requests to God

Philippians 46 Do not be anxious about anything,

but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.

Spoken -sung - written - acted Spoken -sung - written - acted

HonestlyHonestly

PersistentlyPersistently

How do we pray?How do we pray?

Philippians 46 Do not be anxious about anything,

but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.

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