Sunday, August 17, 2025 Big Idea: Start Praying and Keep on Praying! When You are in - Pray! (13) When Someone’s or – Pray! (14-15) When You and Need – Pray! (16a) When You’re Living and Doing – Pray! (16b-18) Practice Consistent Prayer: time: Dedicate specific times for prayer each day, even if it's just a few minutes. In circumstances: Pray throughout the day, in both good times and difficult times. Be : When you pray, be specific about what you're thanking God for, what you're asking for, and what you're seeking guidance on. Be : Don't give up if your prayers aren't immediately answered. When Someone from the – Pray! (19-20) Patterns for Prayer: ACTS: Adoration: Focus on praising and worshipping God for who He is. Confession: Acknowledging and repenting of sins. Thanksgiving: Expressing gratitude for blessings received. Supplication: Making requests for oneself and others. Five P's of Prayer: Praise: Expressing adoration and worship. Proclamation: Speaking God's promises and truth. Petition: Making requests for needs and desires. Promise: Claiming God's promises. Power: Seeking God's power and guidance. PART Praise: Glorify God for who He is and what He has done. Admit: Confess any known or unknown sin (where you have fallen short) Request: Ask God to forgive your sin and to meet your needs. Thank: Give thanks to God for who He is and what He has done.