Message Notes

GOALS

1. To find inspiration

2. To have a deeper understanding of Prayer

a) What it is

b) How it works

3. To cultivate a deeper life of prayer

4. To learn how to pray for others (Intercession)

REVIEW OF THE LAST PRAYER MEETING IN 2017

Text: Psalm 18

SIGNIFICANT OBSERVATIONS OF GOD’S ANSWERS TO PRAYER

1. An appreciation of how God responds to the prayers of His people

2. A description of how God responds to the prayers of His people

a) God’s anger against enemies mentioned   (Psalm 18:7)

b) He comes to the rescue of His people   (Psalm 18:7-15)

3. Recalling God’s actions

a) He sent from above   (Psalm 18:16)

b) He drew me out of many waters   (Psalm 18:16)

c) He delivered me from my strong enemy   (Psalm 18:17)

i) From those who hated me   (Psalm 18:17)

ii) They were too strong for me   (Psalm 18:17)

d) The LORD was my support   (Psalm 18:18)

i) They confronted me   (Psalm 18:18)

ii) In the day of my calamity   (Psalm 18:18)

e) He also brought me out into a broad place   (Psalm 18:19)

f) He delivered me because He delighted in me   (Psalm 18:19)

4. Some Principles with which God works

a) The LORD rewarded me according to   (Psalm 18:20)

He has recompensed me   (Psalm 18:20)
[Cf. Psalm 18:24]

i) My righteousness (personal life)   (Psalm 18:20)

ii) The cleanness of my hands   (Psalm 18:20)

b) Because He delights in His servant(s)   (Psalm 18:19)