'Jesus Christ Himself Set The Standard.'
John 15:13.
a) Greater love has no one than this,
b) That someone,
c) Lay down his life for his friends.
(This QT sets the standard: Jesus Christ Himself Sets The Standard)
PRAY: To truly follow the example of Jesus Christ.
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'A Necessity If Our Prayers Are To Be Answered.'
Mark 11:25.
a) And whenever you stand praying,
b) Forgive,
c) If you have anything against anyone;
d) So that your Father, also, Who is in Heaven,
e) May forgive you your trespasses,
(This Second one reveals A Necessity If Our Prayers Are To Be Answered)
PRAY: Forgiving other people if you have anything against them.
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Chris.
Notice here that Jesus encouraged the people to stand praying! Not to sit or to lie down, but to stand. This posture of standing really helps us to be alert in our prayers and also to sit down and be quiet when we have finished praying. Even if there are many people in the prayer meeting or prayer time, it can be an orderly and God glorifying experience.
