Grant, good answers.

earlier, Grant E. Metcalf, wrote:
>Phil ask: "But how do we generate that attitude?  An attitude of what?"
>
>1 Thessalonians 5:17 "Pray without ceasing."
>
>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."
>
>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!
>
>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.
>
>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.
>
>Listening for His shout!
>
>Grant
>
>PS:  Click on the following link to the studies on Grace Communication:
>http://bartimaeus.us/messages/dks-prayer.html

John