Family Churchman Ephesians 6:18-20 Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit… I. PROPER SUBJECTS OF PRAYER. 1. Our own personal needs. 2. The needs of all our brethren in Christ - "for all saints." 3. The needs of ambassadors of Christ - "for me." II. PROPER METHOD OF PRAYER. 1. Variety in the method - "all prayer," public and private, secret and social, with confession, petition, and thanksgiving. 2. Frequency - "at all seasons" (R.V.). 3. Seeking the help. of God's Spirit - "in the Spirit" (Romans 8:15, 26). 4. Watchfulness, lest weariness overtake us. 5. Perseverance (Luke 18:1). (Family Churchman.) Parallel Verses KJV: Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints; |