Prayerlessness is Sin

Do You Have a Problem on Hand? : 

Do You Have a Problem on Hand?

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Hot heads & Cold Hearts Never Solved anything Billy Graham

Learning from Ezra’s trust in GOD : 

Learning from Ezra’s trust in GOD 9 He had begun his journey from Babylon . , and he arrived in Jerusalem . . ., for the gracious hand of his God was on him. 10 For Ezra had devoted himself to the study and observance of the Law of the LORD, and to teaching its decrees and laws in Israel. - Ezra 7:9-10 1

No Need to Seek Help from the Strong God Will Answer You Prayers ! : 

No Need to Seek Help from the Strong God Will Answer You Prayers ! 22 I was ashamed to ask the king for soldiers and horsemen to protect us from enemies on the road, because we had told the king, "The Gracious Hand of our God is on everyone who looks to Him, but His great anger is against all who forsake Him." 23 So we Fasted and Petitioned our God about this, and HE answered our Prayer. - Ezra 8:22-24

Learning from the failure of Disciples in Gethsemane : 

Learning from the failure of Disciples in Gethsemane 2

Then Jesus said to them, "My soul is overwhelmed with sorrow to the point of death. Stay here and keep watch with me." : 

Then Jesus said to them, "My soul is overwhelmed with sorrow to the point of death. Stay here and keep watch with me." Jesus Praying in Gethsemane Matthew 26:38

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36 Then Jesus came with them to a place called Gethsemane, and said to the disciples, “Sit here while I go and pray over there.” 37 And He took with Him Peter and the two sons of Zebedee, and He began to be sorrowful and deeply distressed. 38 Then He said to them, “My soul is exceedingly sorrowful, even to death. Stay here and watch with Me.” Matthew 26:36-46

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40 Then He came to the disciples and found them Sleeping, and said to Peter, “What! Could you not watch with Me one hour? 41 Watch and Pray, lest you enter into temptation. The spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak.” 42 Again, a second time, He went away and prayed; 43 And He came and found them Asleep Again, for their eyes were heavy. 44 So He left them, went away again, and prayed the third time, saying the same words. 45 Then He came to His disciples and said to them, “Are you Still Sleeping and Resting? Behold, the hour is at hand, and the Son of Man is being betrayed into the hands of sinners. (Luke 22:45 . . . he found them asleep, exhausted from sorrow)

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Do Not Let The Weak Flesh Overtake The Spirit

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When the Going Gets Tough, The Tough Get Going !

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Learning from Nehemiah’s Persistent Prayer, followed by Action 3

Nehemiah’s Prayer Concerning Jews and Jerusalem : 

Nehemiah’s Prayer Concerning Jews and Jerusalem Wept & Mourned for Many Days Fasted & Prayed Day & Night Praised God for HIS Mercy & Love Petitioned Intercede for Children of Israel Confesses Sins – Sins of Children of Israel, Sins of his father’s house & His Sins Reminds God’s Promise to Moses Praise & Petition ACTION Nehemiah 1:4-7 (NKJV)

Wait for The Right Time : 

Wait for The Right Time Although Nehemiah was a high official for the Persian court, a cupbearer to the king, he wisely waited until the right time to present his petition, or favor, to return to Jerusalem and rebuild the walls

Understand the Task on Hand : 

Understand the Task on Hand When Nehemiah returned to rebuild the walls of Jerusalem, he first went on a secret night inspection tour. This helped him understand and assess the job that he faced.

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When Nehemiah returned to Jerusalem, he led the rebuilding of the walls of the city, destroyed many years before by the Babylonians, he had to work faithfully against great opposition. Plan and Work Faithfully Despite Opposition

God Enables you to Enjoy & Celebrate The Success : 

God Enables you to Enjoy & Celebrate The Success When Nehemiah & helpers finished rebuilding the walls of Jerusalem, there was a great celebration with much joy.

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The Assault of Persistent Prayer No Problem can Stand . . .

Spiritual Scenario when we Pray? : 

Spiritual Scenario when we Pray? Daniel 10 In response to Daniel’s Prayer, the Messenger from GOD came on the 1st day. The prince of Persia (fallen angel) withstood the messenger angel for 21 days and hindered him from coming to Daniel 4

Spiritual Scenario : 

The Archangel, Michael comes to the rescue of the Messenger Angel and relieves him for a time so that he might bring the interpretation of the vision The Messenger Angel returns to fight with the prince of Persia. The prince of Grecia’s (fallen angel) coming is prophesied by the Messenger Angel. Spiritual Scenario

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Paul warned us, "For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places" - Ephesians 6:12. Principalities refer to the rule of princes – Ex. The prince of Persia & The prince of Grecia..

What could be the cause of persisting problems in our Christian life? : 

What could be the cause of persisting problems in our Christian life? Samuel said to all Israel …. As for me, far be it from me that I should sin against the Lord by failing to pray for you. - 1 Samuel 12:23 Is it a Weakness, or is it a Sin? 5 Prayerlessness !

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God wants us to pray; He has commanded us to pray, and Scripture is full of examples of His waiting for someone to Pray before He moves. Acts 4:31  - After they (believers) prayed, the place where they were meeting was shaken. And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and spoke the word of God boldly. Acts 12:5  - So Peter was kept in prison, but the church was earnestly praying to God for him. Exodus 32:32  - But now, please forgive their sin—but if not, then blot me (Moses) out of the book you have written."

Pray NOW : 

Pray NOW Lord, I acknowledge that prayerlessness is Sin. Help me to recognize it, and to confess and repent in Jesus’ name. Help me to overcome the weakness of flesh and be persistent in Prayer. - Amen.

Keep Praying . . : 

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