It is not just requesting, but passionately appealing. In pleading, we are making our case before God as to why He should grant our prayer request. At first, this can seem awkward or inappropriate.
What is Pleading? Pleading with God is that part of prayer (a subset of supplication) in which we argue our case with God, as Isaac Watts wonderfully says, “in a fervent yet humble manner.” It is not just petition, but petition well-reasoned. It is not just requesting, but passionately appealing.
In times of distress turn to God in prayer and ask Him to fulfill His promises. Attitude of Humility & Expectancy. Acknowledge & Confess Sin. Bring Specific Concerns & Details to God. Focus on God's Character. Base Our Requests on the Promises in God's Word.
Put Him in Remembrance It means that as a covenant believer, you can stand before the throne of God when you pray and remind Him of His promises. You can lay your case legally before Him and plead your case as a lawyer would plead his case before a judge.
BIBLE TEXT: 7 Hear me as I pray, O Lord. Be merciful and answer me! My heart has heard you say, “Come and talk with me.” And my heart responds, “Lord, I am coming.” Do not turn your back on me.
That can mean thanking Him, praising Him, confessing something you've done wrong or expressing a need you have. It can mean talking to Him as you would to a friend. Learning how to pray is really about developing a relationship with God. Relationships are built on moments of connection and communication.
1) Refer to God's attributes. rescue us because of your unfailing love (Psalm , NIV). They buttressed their requests with an appeal to God's nature—His unfailing love. Referencing God's attributes is a great way to pray. It grounds our prayers not in what we want, necessarily, but in who He is.
Testifying comes down to two simple steps. First, see what the Lord is doing or has done. Second, declare His works to anyone. Many people will not come to a “revival” event or Sunday morning service, but they will listen to a friend, neighbor, or coworker share what the Lord has done in their life.
What Is God's Favor and How Do We Get It? Walk with God intimately – like Enoch. Be His “friend” – like Abraham. Strive for obedience – even in difficult circumstances – like Joseph. Be meek and humble – like Moses. Desire to do His will – like David. Seek God's wisdom above anything else – like Solomon.