This is also known as “Intercession.” This is the phase of prayer where we come to the Father asking God to supply needs for ourselves and others. Be specific in your prayers. For example, instead of asking for God to bless your family, ask Him to help your son focus in math class and to give his teacher the wisdom she needs to present the information in a way he can digest, etc. If you feel led to pray for a certain person but don’t know exactly what that person needs, ask God to lead you in prayer. He will.

Psalm 110:1 – The Lord says to my Lord: “Sit at my right hand, until I make your enemies your footstool.”

Take time to read the following passage of Scripture and reflect on the four questions that follow. Journal your answers in your prayer journal as you allow God to speak to you this morning.

Read  Acts 4:12-22

1. What did you learn about God?

2. What did you learn about people?

3. What did you learn about obedience?

4. What is your “I will” statement?

Once we decide to surrender to God, we then face the challenge of others questioning or criticizing our call. In Matthew 26:45-56, Jesus faced this challenge with Peter, James, and John. In verses 45-46, we find Jesus returning from his third session of prayer. He found Peter, James, and John, still sleeping. Substituting sleep for prayer did not produce surrender in their lives. Jesus said to the disciples, “Are you still sleeping and resting? Look, the hour is near, and the Son of Man is betrayed into the hands of sinners. Rise, let us go! Here comes my betrayer!” Jesus, fully surrendered to the will of God, was ready to take action.

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Take time to read the following passage of Scripture and reflect on the four questions that follow. Journal your answers in your prayer journal as you allow God to speak to you this morning.

Read  Hebrews 5:7-8

1. What did you learn about God?

2. What did you learn about people?

3. What did you learn about obedience?

4. What is your “I will” statement?