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Grant, good answers.
earlier, Grant E. Metcalf, wrote:
>Phil ask: "But how do we generate that attitude? An attitude of what?"
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>1 Thessalonians 5:17 "Pray without ceasing."
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>The word "pray" comes from a Greek word "proseuch" which in its
>primary definition means "worship" It goes on to say in verse 18 "In
>everything gives thanks: for this is the _desirous] will of God in
>Christ Jesus concerning you." And notice in Philippians 4:6-7: "Be
>careful or anxious for nothing; but in everything by prayer
>(worship) and supplication after thanksgiving let your requests be
>made known unto God. 7 and the peace of God, which passes all
>understanding, shall guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus."
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>In order to enjoy the above prayer or grace communication
>relationship we first must be spiritual. That means we are in
>fellowship with God, having our sins confessed, First John 1:9, and
>our minds focused on things above, at the right hand of the Father
>in the heavenlies (Colossians 3:1-3). Of course, this must all begin
>with considering ourselves to be dead to our old sinful nature and
>alive to God in our Lord Jesus Christ (Romans 6:11). Then with our
>reflective thinking fixed on all of the benefits and riches we have
>"in Christ" we are able to offer up the sacrifice of praise for who
>and what God is; the fruit of our lips confessing or agreeing with
>Him about what He says about Himself. cf. Hebrews 13:15. Hebrews
>13:15 should not be "giving thanks" but "confessing or agreeing"
>with God regarding what we find in His Word about His character.
>BTW, "name" implies character. When we pray we should be in right
>relationship as we pray. Tagging on the "In Jesus name" formula in
>and of itself is worthless!
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>So then, the attitude comes from being in a right spiritual
>relationship to the Father and allowing the Holy Spirit to reproduce
>the quality of Christ's life in us.
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>Father, You are a gracious God, providing so many wonderful benefits
>to your sons and daughters through the righteousness of Jesus
>Christ, given to us at the new birth. Thank you for the Holy Spirit
>Who is able to reproduce that righteousness in our lives here on
>earth as we walk by means of His leading us from moment to moment
>each day. And thank you for the hope we have of one day being able
>to stand and fall in worship in your very presence. And may the
>Spirit help us not to forget to study Your Word so that we may
>continue to grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ.
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>Listening for His shout!
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>Grant
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>PS: Click on the following link to the studies on Grace Communication:
>http://bartimaeus.us/messages/dks-prayer.html
John
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