Praying for the Persecutors and the Persecuted

Jesus' teachings are not always popular.

He taught us to love our enemies, pray for our persecutors, and forgive those who wronged us. These are easy things to talk about, but hard to actually live out. 

We are called to pray for persecutors, but also our brothers and sisters facing persecution. 

Pray for persecutors to encounter Christ.

Pray for persecutors to repent of their sins.

Pray for persecutors to be changed by God's mercy and grace.

Pray for the persecuted to remain faithful to God.

Pray for the persecuted to have the words to say to and the wisdom to know who to talk to.

Pray for the persecuted to stay free from hate and bitterness. 

How else can we pray FOR persecutors and the persecuted? 

Praying for an Hour: Part 12...Praise and Conclusion

Praise: Praise God For What He Has Done

See Psalm 150:1-6

What does it mean to praise?  Grab a dictionary and look it up. 

Is this an easy or difficult type of prayer for me? Why?

How often do I pray this way?

Search for praise in the Bible. Read the verses that use this word. 

What is God teaching you about praising? 

Conclusion

What has God shown you about prayer as we have looked at these 12 types of prayer? 

What are the benefits for each type of prayer? 

Why are all of these prayers necessary in a Christian's life? 

Which types of prayers are left off of this list? 

Take time, an hour to be precise, to go through all 12 prayers.