The speaker discusses the importance of prayer and how to pray effectively. They highlight six common mistakes people make when praying:
1. Being too formal or ritualistic, thinking that God only hears prayers if they are said in a certain way or in a specific location.
2. Not trusting in God's will, and instead trying to impose one's own desires on God.
3. Praying only for selfish or materialistic reasons, rather than to glorify God.
4. Focusing too much on material blessings, rather than seeking spiritual growth and guidance.
5. Praying with an anxious or worried heart, rather than trusting in God's peace and guidance.
6. Not listening to God's voice, and instead only talking to Him without taking the time to hear His response.
The speaker emphasizes the importance of praying sincerely, trusting in God's will, and seeking to glorify Him. They also encourage listeners to set aside time to pray, quiet their souls, and listen to God's voice through the Holy Spirit and the Bible.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. The Bible states that we must cry out to the Lord in prayer and trust Him in any circumstance.
2. Jesus left a promise about the power of prayer in Matthew Chapter 7.
3. The Bible says that God does not answer our prayers based on when, where, or in what position we pray.
4. The word of God guarantees that if we ask anything according to His will, He hears us.
5. Jesus said that we should not repeat the same things like pagans do, thinking that they will be heard by talking a lot.
6. Jesus assured the disciples that everything would be given to them if they remained in the Lord.
7. The apostle Paul said that the kingdom of God is not food and drink, but justice, peace, and joy in the Holy Spirit.
8. The apostle Paul said that we should not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication and with thanksgiving present our requests to God.
9. Jesus said that whoever hears His word and believes in Him who sent Him has eternal life and will not be condemned.
10. The Bible says that the prayer of an obedient person who loves the Lord is powerful and effective.
11. The Bible was written by men inspired by the Holy Spirit.
12. The apostle Paul said that he who thus serves Christ is pleasing to God and approved by men.