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Prayer Part VII
Be Persistent
(SHARP): NAU Luke 18:1-8
Point of View: We forfeit many blessings by giving up.
Action Step: Never give up!
Benefit: You will receive more than you asked for in prayer.
Key Point 1: Divine Delays.
Subpoint 1.1: NAU 1 Peter 1:6 In this you greatly rejoice, even
though now for a little while, if necessary, you have been distressed
by various trials, 7 so that the proof of your faith, being more
precious than gold which is perishable, even though tested by fire,
may be found to result in praise and glory and honor at the revelation
of Jesus Christ;
Subpoint 1.2: NAU James 1:2 Consider it all joy, my brethren,
when you encounter various trials, 3 knowing that the testing of
your faith produces endurance. 4 And let endurance
have its perfect result, so that you may be perfect and complete,
lacking in nothing.
Subpoint 1.3: NAU Romans 5:3 And not only this,
but we also exult in our tribulations, knowing that tribulation
brings about perseverance; 4 and perseverance, proven character;
and proven character, hope; 5
and hope does not disappoint, because the love of God has been
poured out within our hearts through the Holy Spirit who was given
to us.
Key Point 2: Satanic Interference.
Subpoint 2.1: NAU 1 Thessalonians 2:18 For we wanted to come to
you-- I, Paul, more than once-- and yet Satan hindered us.
Subpoint 2.2: NAU Daniel 10:12 Then he said
to me, "Do not
be afraid, Daniel, for from the first day that you set your heart
on understanding this and on humbling yourself before your God,
your words were heard, and I have come in response to your words.
13 "But the prince of the kingdom of Persia was withstanding
me for twenty-one days; then behold, Michael, one of the chief
princes, came to help me, for I had been left there with the kings
of Persia.
Subpoint 2.3: Sometimes our answers to prayer are sent but Satan
tries to prevent us from receiving them.
Key Point 3: It is all about the journey.
Subpoint 1.1: NAU 1 Peter 1:6 In this you greatly rejoice, even
though now for a little while, if necessary, you have been distressed
by various trials, 7 so that the proof of your faith, being more
precious than gold which is perishable, even though tested by fire,
may be found to result in praise and glory and honor at the revelation
of Jesus Christ;
Subpoint 1.2: NAU James 1:2 Consider it all joy, my brethren,
when you encounter various trials, 3 knowing that the testing of
your faith produces endurance. 4 And let endurance
have its perfect result, so that you may be perfect and complete,
lacking in nothing.
Subpoint 1.3: NAU Romans 5:3 And not only this,
but we also exult in our tribulations, knowing that tribulation
brings about perseverance; 4 and perseverance, proven character;
and proven character, hope; 5
and hope does not disappoint, because the love of God has been
poured out within our hearts through the Holy Spirit who was given
to us.
Repeat Point of View and Action Step.
Benefit: You will start receiving the benefits God has been waiting
to give you.
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