Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1918-07-19
LESSON FOR JULY Fl
PRAYING TO GOD.

LESSON TExT-PsaIms 1i5;1s. 10; Luke
ifI-l3
GOLDEN TExT-Let us therefore come
boldly unto the throne OF grace, that we
may obtain mercy, and find grace to help
In time OF need.-IIebrews 4:16.
DEVOTIONAL READING-Luke 1i:5-13
ADDITIONAL MATERIAL FOR
TEACHERS-Psalms 37.4-5; Matthew 7;7-
n. III Corinthians ESQ: James 4:3-S.
PRIMARY MEMORY VERSE-Jehovah
IN nlgh unto all them that call upon him.
Psalms 1t5:iS
STORY MATERIAI.-Matthew 14:2s-25.
Acts i21-l2
INTERMEDIATES. SENIOR AND
ADULT ToPIC-why and how to pray
and the results
Prayer ought to be matter of great
concern TO every believer, for the Lord
is nigh unto all them that truly call
upon him he will fulfil the desire of
them that fear him; he will hear their
cry and will save them (Psalms 145 ;1S.
Prayer Is a matter but little under
stood by Christians; In fact, only as
divine aid Is given can we really pray.
The range of prayer is from the
depths OF the soul to the very
thoughts Of God. There was some
thing about the praying of Jesus that
so impressed the disciples that they
requested him to teach them to pray
Uuke 11:1). We nowhere read Of
them asking him to teach them how
to preach. Praying is more important
than preaching. No one is fit to teach
or preach who does not know how to
pray. May each one enroll at once
in the school Of prayer with Christ as
our teacher. He Is most willing and
capable teacher. In response to the
disciples request he outlines the fol-
lowing principles of prayer:
I. The Right Relationship Of the One
Praying Uuke II :2).
This relationship is set forth in the
words "Our Father"
]. Filial--"Father.'
In order to pray to God, the sup
plant must be child Of God. God
is father his gifts and blessings are
for his children. This relationship
can only be entered into through re-
generation. Not all men have a right
TO say, "Our Father" when address
ing God Only those who are children
of God by faith in Jesus Christ can
so address him. 1t is not only profess
ing to be children but living like Gods
children. Those who have Gods ma
ture win express that fact In their
manner Of living. Children have
rights and privileges which are de-
MED to others Representatives of the
highest courts of earth must abide the
time Of formal entrance into the pres
ence Of the president of the United
States, while his children can come
freely In an informal way into his
presence.
2. Fraternal-"Our Father"
God hns more than one child. His
children are bound up together in ma
ture and Interests. Even in our Sc.
cret prayer we should address him as
Our Father. which is recognition OF
the interests Of others. alongside OF
ours.
~. The Right Attitude in Prayer
duke II :2).
/. Reverent alteration.
As children we have certain priv
fleges. and yet holy reverence becomes
us. We should hallow his name; we
should adore him as the eternal God
2. Loyalty.
When praying TO God we SHOULD
come with the spirit of loyalty which
cries out "Thy kingdom come" W.
should not only receive him as th'
Lord Of our lives. but should de4icat,
our lives TO the bringing in the rul'
of God In the earth.
3. Submission-"Th viii be done
We should have no win of our owl
regarding the rule Of God We SHOULD
let him direct us in all things.
~. The Right Spirit Uuke IL :3-S
l. Dependent Falth--"Give us on
daily bread" w. ~.
We should realize that not onl
what we have, but life itself is our
to enjoy because of him, and that h
is able TO do for us exceedingly abun
dantly above all that we ask or think
2. Penitence and Love-"Forgive u
our debts" ". 81.
We should come to him renlizin
that we have sinned. and cry unto hir
for forgiveness. Our hearts shoul
be so filed with love for others tina
we win forgive those who slime
q against us as God is willing to fol
give us.
3. Holiness and Caution--'Lead u
not into temptation" ". A..
Because we are Gods children an
realizing the depravity of our natures
and the consequent tendency to pra'
tice that which displeases him, W
should shrink from that which, If il
dulged in would dishonor him, an
earnestly cry unto him to lead us M
into the place where we would likel
fall.
4. Intercessory wv. 5, %.
The man who asked for bread dl
not ask for himself, but for frien
Prayer which pleases God Is unselfs
in its requests. 1t takes in the neeC
Of all those in need, rather than tho'
Of the one prayer. Doubtless he wou
have gone hungry all the night fl
himself without asking for bread, b
was willing to Inconvenience h
'rIend for the sake Of another friend
8. Perseverance wv. Z, 81.
Though his friend refused at FIR
and offered excuse, because he wou
not take no for an answer, he aro
from his bed and give him as many
he needed. Prayer which pleases G'
and gets results is importunate, pers
veres until the object is achieved.
are 20 give good gifts to their childre
w. Encouragement to Pray Uu
IL o-12).
1. Gods promise wv. 0, 10).
True prayer cannot fail Of an a
swer. because God definitely promis
that every one that asketh receivet
he that seeketh findeth, and to hi
that knocketh II shall be opened.
2. The example Of an earthly
,her wv. 11-13).
No father will give stone to 1
son who asketh for bread, or serpe
instead OF n fish, nor a scorpion