two essential elements of our prayers - confession -
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Two Essential Elements of Our Prayers
Two Essential Elements of Our Prayers
- Confession -
1 John 1: 8-10
If we claim that we do not have any sin, we are
deceiving ourselves and the truth is not in us. 9But if we confess our sins to him, he
is faithful and just to forgive
1 John 1: 8-10
us and to cleanse us from every wrong. 10If we claim we have not sinned, we are
calling God a liar and showing that his word has
no place in our hearts.
What do we mean by “confession”?
What do we mean by “confession”?
1. Agreeing with God.
What do we mean by “confession”?
2. Asking for and accepting God’s forgiveness
1 John 1:9
But if we confess our sins to him, he is faithful and just
to forgive us and to cleanse us from every wrong.
What do we mean by “confession”?
3. Aiming our life in a new direction
Isaiah 1:18
“Come now, let us reason about this,” says the Lord. “No matter how deep the
stain of your sins, I can remove it.
Isaiah 1:18
I can make you as clean as freshly fallen snow. Even if you are stained as red as
crimson, I can make you as white as wool.”
1 John 1:8
If we claim that we do not have any sin, we are
deceiving ourselves and the truth is not in us.
1 John 1:10 10If we claim we have not
sinned, we are calling God a liar and showing that his word has no place in our
hearts.
Psalms 139:23-24
Search me, O God, and know my heart; test me and know
my thoughts. Point out anything in me that offends you, and lead me along the
path of everlasting life.
Two Essential Elements of Our Prayers
- Thanksgiving -
Psalm 106:1
O give thanks to the Lord, for He is good, for His steadfast love endures
forever.
Psalm 9:1
I will give thanks to the Lord with my whole heart.
Psalm 30:12
O Lord my God, I will give thanks to you forever.
1 Thessalonians 5:18
In everything give thanks; for this is God’s will for you
in Christ Jesus.
Ephesians 5:19-20
Sing and make music from your heart to the Lord, always
giving thanks to God the Father for everything, in the
name of our Lord Jesus Christ.
1. Giving thanks is a command to obey.
2. Offering thanks is part of what we are supposed
to give to God.
3. Expand your thanksgiving beyond “comfort blessings.”
4. The ultimate goal is that we become grateful
people.