A Method for Prayer01 Matthew Henry
perseverance and supplication for all saints; to continue in prayer; and in everything with prayer and supplication to make our requests known to God. Ephesians 6:18. Colossians 4:2. Philippians 4:6.
You have directed us to ask and seek and knock, and have promised that we shall receive, we shall find, and it shall be opened to us.
You have appointed us a great high priest, in whose name we may come boldly to the throne of grace, that we may find mercy and grace to help in time of need. Hebrews 4:14-16.
You have assured us that while the sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to the Lord, the prayer of the upright is his delight; and that he that offers praise glorifies you, and the sacrifice of thanksgiving shall please the Lord better than that of an ox or bullock that has horns and hoofs. Proverbs 15:8. Psalm 50:23. Psalm
You are he that hears prayer, and therefore unto you shall all flesh come. Psalm 65:2.
You say, Seek ye my face, and our hearts answer, Your face, Lord, will we seek. For should not a people seek unto their God? Whither shall we go but to you? You have the words of eternal life. Psalm
27:8. Isaiah 8:19. John 6:68.
8. WE MUST EXPRESS THE SENSE WE HAVE OF OUR OWN MEANNESS AND UNWORTHINESS TO DRAW NEAR TO GOD AND SPEAK TO HIM.