Preparedness: Prayer
Pastor Eric Cline
Elkton Bible Baptist Church
Jan 17, 2021

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I. Be Prepared. Boy scout motto.
a. I wasn’t much of a scout, but I did learn that
b. I still do it.
i. Overpack for everything
ii. And generally ready for all sorts of stuff – and trying to be more so
c. As believers we are called to be ready
i. To give an account for the hope we have
ii. To preach, exhort, and correct
iii. Ready for the Master to return at a moment we do not know




8 keys to effective prayer

1. Disciplined consistency (Daniel Ch. 6)
2. Directed by our study (Daniel 9:2)
3. Asking is OK – supplication (Daniel 9:3)
4. Confession is critical (Daniel 9:4ff)
5. Rehearse God’s attributes and goodness – worship (Daniel 9:4)
6. Others-focused (Ephesians 6:18-19)
7. God’s will for us is consistent and thankful prayer (1Thessalonians 5:17-18)
8. God is pleased by our prayer (Revelation 8:3-4)

Matthew 26:36-41

James 5:16