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What does 1 Thessalonians 5:17 instruct us to do?

Pray when the Spirit moves you.
Pray continually.
Pray daily.
Pray fervently.

Second Corinthians 1:4 reminds us that God _____ us in all our troubles. This can be a great encouragement as we carry others’ needs compassionately in prayer.

Strengthens
Corrects
Blesses
Comforts

Second Thessalonians 2:16 tells us that God offers us _____.

Occasional encouragement
Helpful encouragement
Eternal encouragement
Encouragement that lasts a lifetime

What is another blessing Dr. Banks says we receive when we pray for others?

A tender heart and more compassion for their needs
Instruction as to what we need to do
Information on how to make things better for our friends
A warm feeling inside

Coincidences have a way of happening more frequently when we pray, and that means

They’re actually not coincidences at all—God is at work.
We should pray more frequently.
We should be careful what we ask for.
Our praying has an effect on them.

According to Dr. Banks, what is one of the first blessings we receive when we pray for others?

Fresh insight
Renewed commitment to go the distance when we pray
A deeper awareness of the presence of God and His work in our lives
A more fulfilling quiet time

Paul told the Colossians that Epaphras was . . .

Remembering to pray for them sometimes
Lifting them up at prayer meetings
Praying for them whenever he was asked
Always wrestling in prayer for them

Why is it helpful to begin our prayers for others by praising God?

That’s how the Lord’s Prayer is organized.
Jesus prayed that way.
It reminds us of who God is and helps us to pray with more faith.
It encourages us.

What should you do when you feel a prompting to pray for someone?

Realize it’s only a feeling and disregard it.
Act on it immediately and pray.
Call the person to see if they need prayer.
Don’t do anything unless you feel another prompting later.

Prayer is something you can do . . .

In church
Wherever you are
In your room
In your car

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