Real-Time Issues in Prayer. - Martin Luther on Prayer. Pt 1 - Precepts and Promises

Highlighting two countries I can find on a map, (I think) Japan and Brazil! Thank you all for listening, it is our sincere prayer that the episodes you hear are continually an encouragement to your communion with our Savior. Thank You, Jesus! I was reminded in reading a little of the theology of Martin Luther on prayer from the book, "Taking hold of God: Reformed and Puritan Perspectives on Prayer" of an early tenant of the podcast that among our motivations for prayer is indeed God's command, and also His promises. We call to God continually for it is His precept to us, but also in the depths of our souls we need to cling to His promises, daily. Luther wrote: "Let this be the first and most necessary point to consider: All our prayers must be based and rest on obedience to God, regardless of our person, whether we be sinners or saints, worthy or unworthy." And for our hearts: "I come to thee, dear Father, and pray not of my own accord or because of my own worthiness, but at thy commandment and promise, which cannot fail or deceive me." Whoever does not believe this promise should realize once again that he angers God, grossly dishonoring him and accusing him of falsehood." Our So What? It is in knowing His promises which carry us through the difficult discipling of prayer until, our time with Him is the most joyful part of our day. "Trust in the LORD, and do good; Dwell in the land and cultivate faithfulness. 4 Delight yourself in the LORD; And He will give you the desires of your heart." Psalm 37:3-4 "These things I have spoken to you, that My joy may be in you, and that your joy may be made full." John 15:11 Donation link: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=G9JGGR5W97D64 Or go to www.freerangepreacheronprayer.com and use the Donations tab. "What a man is on his knees before God, that he is and nothing more." Robert Murray M'Cheyne Assistant Editor: Seven Jefferson Gossard www.frponprayer.com [email protected] Facebook - Free Range Preacher Ministries Instagram: freerangeministries All our Scripture quotes are drawn from the NASB 1977 edition. For access to the Voice Over services of Richard Durrington, please visit RichardDurrington.com or email him at [email protected] Our podcast art was designed by @sammmmmmmmm23 Instagram Season 006 Episode 055