• For what is a Christian to pray?
    • Negatively:
      • Not for the Holy Spirit to come to Him (John 16:13
      • Not for God to love him (John 3:16
      • Nor for Jesus to come to him (Matthew 11:28
      • Not for saving power to come to him (Romans 1:16
      • Not for God to be willing to save him (II Peter 3:9
      • Not for forgiveness for one who will not repent
  • Acceptable prayer consists of:
    • Praise to God
      • “Hallowed” - Matthew 6:9
      • “Trust” - Psalms 7:1
      • “Excellent” - Psalms 8:1
      • “Praise” - Psalms 9:1
      • “Rock, fortress, deliverer, strength”
    • Thanksgiving
      • Psalms 105:1
    • Confession of sins
      • Psalms 32:5
    • Petitions
      • Which we will notice in our next lesson.