A Method for Prayer01 Matthew Henry
2.5. That we may have the presence of God with us.
Ifyour presence goes not up with us, carry us not up; hence, never leave us nor forsake us. Exodus 33:15. Hebrews 13:5.
O cast us not away from your presence, nor ever take your holy spirit away from us; but let us always dwell with the upright in your presence. Psalm 51:11. Psalm 140:13.
3. WE MUST PRAY FOR THE COMFORTABLE SENSE OF OUR RECONCILIATION TO GOD AND OUR ACCEPTANCE WITH HIM.
3.1. That we may have some evidence ofthepardon of our sins, and of our adoption.
O make us hear joy and gladness, that the bones which sin hath broken may rejoice. Psalm 51:8.
Say unto each ofus, Son, Daughter, be of good cheer, your sins are forgiven you. Matthew 9:2.
Let the blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit offered himself without spot to God, purge our conscience from dead works to serve you the living God. Hebrews 9:14.
Let your Spirit witness with our spirits that we are the children of God, and if children, then heirs, heirs of God, and joint heirs with Christ. Romans 8:16, 17.
Say unto our souls, that you are our salvation. Psalm 35:3.
3.2. That we may have a well-groundedpeace ofconscience; a holy security and serenity ofmindarisingfrom a sense of our justification before God, and a good work wrought in us.
The Lord of peace himself give us peace, all peace, always, by all means; that peace which Jesus Christ hath left with us, which he gives to us, such a peace as the world can neither give nor take away; such a peace as that our hearts may not be troubled or afraid. 2
Thessalonians 3:16. John 14:27.
Let the work of righteousness in our souls be peace, and the effect of righteousness quietness and assurance forever. Isaiah 32:17.
Speak peace unto your people and to your saints and let not them turn again to folly. Psalm 85:8.
O create the fruit of the lips, Peace, peace to them that are afar off and to them that are nigh and restore comfort to your mourners.
Where the sons ofpeace are, let your peace find them out, and rest upon them. Luke 10:6.
Cause us to hear your loving kindness, and to taste that you are gracious, for in you do we trust. Psalm 143.8. 1 Peter 2:3.
Let the peace of God which passes all understanding, keep our hearts and minds through Christ Jesus; and let that peace rule in our hearts, unto which we are called. Philippians 4:7. Colossians