Dearest Christian friends,
Once again, the Greek here adds much to our understanding. God also uses that annoying word "All" again.
So, God here starts off with "ALL" . Not a little, not sometimes, but ALL THE TIME, ALWAYS. And what does the Greek add here? Again, as in other Scriptures ALL prayer is to have specific requests. Do you ever violate that rule? Do you ever hear others say "And God knows what I need"? Or God knows? or "an unspecified request"? PLEASE TELL ME how can good Christians do this in light of this and so many other Scriptures on prayer? In truth they cannot. They need to grow up and go by the Word of God, not their own whims.
Also if they cannot ask specifically in their own church groups, they are afraid to, or cannot trust the people or pastor, it means something is wrong with their system of love. Love for God and love for their neighbors as themselves. Help to change that or change churches if they will not listen.
Then God wants you to check with Him first. This does NOT say pray in tongues. It says "in the Spirit" which may or may not include tongues. It means you pray in line with what God would have you pray for. It means check with Him first. It means your prayers should be at peace with Him and His Word.
AND, finally look at this. Be alert as to what is going on and what to pray for. Stick to it. Believe it. Have faith in it and DO NOT just pray for yourself, BUT consider ALL of God's people.
Can we all improve and teach others? I pray so.
Amen?
Min. Bob Cutting
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