Thankfulness. Appreciation. Gratitude. Words and expression that makes us happy. It great to be appreciated. Do we show the same appreciation towards God? What could be some of the hindrances to thankfulness to God. Come and learn from this devotional.

Prayer Series: Prayer from a Devoted Heart

Further Study:

John 15:14-15

• What did Jesus call his disciples?
• What is the difference between a servant and a friend?

Exodus 33:11

• How did God view Moses?
• If you were there sitting on the “next table” from Moses, how would God’s conversation with Moses sound like?

Daniel 10:12

• How was Daniel and God’s relationship like?
• What made it easy for God to be Daniel’s friend?

Application

1. From the lesson, what could be some reasons you find it hard to be devoted or close to God? Write them down, get advice and take it to God in prayer to help you overcome.
2. How has God been a good friend to you? Take some time to think about this because our mind tends to be attracted to the negatives. Don’t rush it.
3. What are some qualities of a good friendship? What are some ways you can be a better friend to God?
4. Do something special to commit your friendship with God.

祷告系列: 虔诚的心的祷告

进一步的研究。

约翰福音15: 14 -15

• 耶稣称他的门徒为什么？
• 仆人和朋友的区别是什么？

出埃及33: 11

• 神是如何看待摩西的？
• 如果你坐在摩西的 “隔壁桌”，神与摩西的对话会是怎样的？

但以理书 10:12

• 但以理和神的关系是怎样的？
• 是什么使神容易成为但以理的朋友？

应用

1. 从本课中，你觉得难以献身或亲近神的原因可能有哪些？把它们写下来，得到建议，并在祷告中带到神面前，帮助你克服。
2. 神是如何成为你的好朋友的？花一些时间来思考这个问题，因为我们的头脑往往会被负面的东西所吸引。不要急于求成。
3. 好的友谊有哪些品质？你有哪些方法可以成为神更好的朋友？
4. 做一些特别的事情，将你的友谊交付给神。

Note: Chinese translation is auto translated (自动转换)

Prayer Bible Study Series: Prayer. Turning points. Significant moments. Impact in our lives.祷告查经系列。祷告。转折点。重要的时刻。对我们生命的影响。(自动翻译)

Prayer Creates Good Turning Points in Our Lives

Further Study and Digging Deeper:

Further Study: Turning points prayers:

1. 2 Kings 20 – Hezekiah’s prayer
2. Genesis 32:22-32 – Jacob wrestling with God in prayer
3. Colossians 4:12 – Epaphras wrestling in prayer

Digging Deeper

1. Imagine each of their situations, how were they feeling? What were they going through?
2. How were their prayers, turning point prayers? What did they do?
3. What were their turning point(s)?
4. Have you had turning point prayers? What were they? Write them down so that you can marvel at God and grow in your faith. Take some time to give thanks to Him.
5. From now until the year end, put before God, one turning point prayer.

祈祷为我们的生活创造良好的转折点

深入挖掘，进一步学习。

进一步研究： 转折点祷告。

1. 列王纪下20章–希西家的祷告。
2. 创世记32:22-32–雅各在祷告中与神角力。
3. 歌罗西书4:12–以巴弗在祷告中摔跤。

深度挖掘

1. 想象一下他们每个人的情况，他们当时的心情如何？他们经历了什么？
2. 他们的祷告、转折点祷告如何？他们做了什么？
3. 他们的转折点是什么？
4. 你有过转折点祷告吗？他们的转折点是什么？把它们写下来，这样你就可以惊叹神，在你的信心中成长。花点时间感谢他。
5. 从现在开始到年底，把一个转折点的祷告放在神面前。