Prayer for Divine Help: Seeking Restoration and Praise for Divine Assistance
PLEA FOR RESTORATION AND
PLEA FOR RESTORATION AND
PRAISE FOR DIVINE HELP
PRAISE FOR DIVINE HELP
TEXT:
TEXT:
Psalms 38: 1-22; 39: 1-13; 40: 1-17; 41: 1-13
Psalms 38: 1-22; 39: 1-13; 40: 1-17; 41: 1-13
MEMORY VERSE
MEMORY VERSE
“Hear my prayer, O Lord, and
give ear unto my cry; hold not
thy peace at my tears: for I am
a stranger with thee, and a
sojourner, as all my fathers
were”
(Psalm 39:12)
(Psalm 39:12)
INTRODUCTION
INTRODUCTION
Praise simply means showing gratitude to
God for His faithfulness while Prayer means
communicating with God.
Divine help is the help that comes from God
only. It is a help that is beyond human
strength and human understanding. It is
miraculous and mysterious.
Every true friend of Jesus is called to pray
and praise God at all times, especially the
one that comes from a humble heart.
David had beautiful habit of praising God for
His faithfulness and love towards him. He
praised the Lord with harps, psaltery and
other musical instruments.
INTRODUCTION
CONT’D.
Praise and Prayer attracts God’s presence,
Praise and Prayer attracts God’s presence,
help, comfort and strength in difficult
help, comfort and strength in difficult
time.
time.
In the world today, friends of Jesus are
In the world today, friends of Jesus are
not exempted from problems, difficulties,
not exempted from problems, difficulties,
conflicts, sickness, threat from Satan and
conflicts, sickness, threat from Satan and
his agent and other challenges of life.
his agent and other challenges of life.
With all these, friends of Jesus can only
With all these, friends of Jesus can only
get connected to divine help through
get connected to divine help through
prayer and praise.
prayer and praise.
Giving praise to God in form of
Giving praise to God in form of
thanksgiving should come from the heart
thanksgiving should come from the heart
because God loves the praises of His
because God loves the praises of His
children (
children (
Psalm 22:3; 147:1
Psalm 22:3; 147:1
).
).
THREE POINTS
TO CONSIDER
1. PRAYER FOR DIVINE HELP:
1. PRAYER FOR DIVINE HELP:
Psalms 38:1-22; 39:1-13;
Psalms 38:1-22; 39:1-13;
40:11-17; 41:1-10
40:11-17; 41:1-10
The Psalms under consideration are known as the Psalms of David.
They are prayers he made to God while in distress.
He realised that most of his troubles were as a result of his sins.
Therefore, he prayed earnestly for God’s pardon, cleansing and
deliverance.
God heard him and answered him. God still answers prayers today,
especially prayers offered from a repentant and sincere heart.
We are called to pray without ceasing. This means we must
cultivate the attitude of praying at all times.
POINT 1. PRAYER
FOR DIVINE HELP
CONT’D
The content of our prayer is outlined in the teaching of
The content of our prayer is outlined in the teaching of
Jesus on prayer in Mathew 6:9-15. These are as follows:
Jesus on prayer in Mathew 6:9-15. These are as follows:
Thanksgiving and praises unto God for His love,
Thanksgiving and praises unto God for His love,
mercy and care.
mercy and care.
Asking for forgiveness and cleansing of our sins so
Asking for forgiveness and cleansing of our sins so
that we can have clear conscience to ask and receive
that we can have clear conscience to ask and receive
help in time of need.
help in time of need.
Asking for spiritual growth and grace to fulfil God’s
Asking for spiritual growth and grace to fulfil God’s
desire on earth.
desire on earth.
Petition for deliverance and divine help in time of
Petition for deliverance and divine help in time of
trouble, for example – oppression, persecution,
trouble, for example – oppression, persecution,
sickness, afflictions, hatred from people, bad
sickness, afflictions, hatred from people, bad
dreams, failure, lack and problems in the family.
dreams, failure, lack and problems in the family.
Prayer for daily provision and care.
Prayer for daily provision and care.
Thanksgiving for God’s care and willingness to help
Thanksgiving for God’s care and willingness to help
and deliver.
and deliver.
2. EXHORTATION TO
PRAISE GOD:
Psalms 40:1-10; 41:11-
13; 34:1-4; 150:1-6
God is delighted in our praises. All the
God is delighted in our praises. All the
creatures of God: the birds of the air, the
creatures of God: the birds of the air, the
animals and the fishes in the sea in their
animals and the fishes in the sea in their
own language also praise God.
own language also praise God.
The angels praise Him, the heavens adore
The angels praise Him, the heavens adore
Him, and the universe declare His majesty
Him, and the universe declare His majesty
and glory.
and glory.
Praises and prayer move the hand of God to
Praises and prayer move the hand of God to
do impossible and unbelievable wonders in
do impossible and unbelievable wonders in
our lives.
our lives.
Both bring divine help in time of difficulty,
Both bring divine help in time of difficulty,
healing, deliverance form the hand of Satan,
healing, deliverance form the hand of Satan,
provision, protection and lots of other
provision, protection and lots of other
blessings.
blessings.
David sang and played the harp and the evil spirit
David sang and played the harp and the evil spirit
departed from Saul.
departed from Saul.
He also prayed when he faced Goliath; and when
He also prayed when he faced Goliath; and when
his son Absalom rose to dethrone him, God gave
his son Absalom rose to dethrone him, God gave
him victory
him victory
Do you remember to praise God at all when things
Do you remember to praise God at all when things
are not going well with you?
are not going well with you?
If there is any difficulty, remember God’s past
If there is any difficulty, remember God’s past
faithfulness and mercy towards you and praise
faithfulness and mercy towards you and praise
Him for the present experience.
Him for the present experience.
Cultivate the habit of praising God through prayers
Cultivate the habit of praising God through prayers
of thanksgiving and songs of praise.
of thanksgiving and songs of praise.
2. EXHORTATION
2. EXHORTATION
TO PRAISE GOD
TO PRAISE GOD
CONT’D.
CONT’D.
3. EXAMPLES OF
3. EXAMPLES OF
THOSE WHO
THOSE WHO
RECEIVED DIVINE
RECEIVED DIVINE
HELP THROUGH
HELP THROUGH
PRAISE AND
PRAISE AND
PRAYER:
PRAYER:
Psalms 40: 1-10;
Psalms 40: 1-10;
41:13
41:13
Moses
Moses
cried to God and children of Israel were
cried to God and children of Israel were
able to cross the Red Sea on dry ground, while
able to cross the Red Sea on dry ground, while
their enemies were drowned.
their enemies were drowned.
Daniel
Daniel
came out from the lion’s den (
came out from the lion’s den (
Daniel 6:16-
Daniel 6:16-
22
22
).
).
An Angel of God
An Angel of God
opened the prison door for
opened the prison door for
Peter as the church was praying for him (Acts
Peter as the church was praying for him (Acts
12;5-10).
12;5-10).
Paul and Silas
Paul and Silas
when they sang praises and prayed
when they sang praises and prayed
in the prison (
in the prison (
Act;23-26
Act;23-26
).
).
The walls of Jericho
The walls of Jericho
fell down flat when the
fell down flat when the
children of Israel sang praises to God (
children of Israel sang praises to God (
Joshua
Joshua
6:20
6:20
).
).
•
King Jehoshaphat
King Jehoshaphat
and the people of Judah were
and the people of Judah were
victorious over the enemy nations just by singing
victorious over the enemy nations just by singing
praises unto God (
praises unto God (
2 Chronicles 20: 21-25
2 Chronicles 20: 21-25
)
)
•
A child was kidnapped and taken to the forest for
A child was kidnapped and taken to the forest for
ritual, praises and prayer were made on his behalf,
ritual, praises and prayer were made on his behalf,
he came back unhurt.
he came back unhurt.
•
Some people were travelling on a bus, had an
Some people were travelling on a bus, had an
accident, summersaulted many times and was
accident, summersaulted many times and was
damaged beyond repair. Everybody in the bus died
damaged beyond repair. Everybody in the bus died
except one brother who was preaching the gospel
except one brother who was preaching the gospel
before the accident.
before the accident.
•
As you daily pray and praise God, you too will
As you daily pray and praise God, you too will
receive divine help.
receive divine help.
3. EXAMPLES OF
3. EXAMPLES OF
THOSE WHO
THOSE WHO
RECEIVED DIVINE
RECEIVED DIVINE
HELP THROUGH
HELP THROUGH
PRAISE AND
PRAISE AND
PRAYER CONT’D.
PRAYER CONT’D.
QUESTIONS
QUESTIONS
1.
Define Praise and Prayer.
2.
Explain what divine help is all about.
3.
When should we Pray?
4.
What should be the content of our prayers?
5.
Mention people who received divine help
through prayers and praises.
6.
Can a sinful child receive divine help? What
can he or she do in order to receive divine
help?
LESSON:
LESSON:
God has the power to
deliver us from troubles when we
pray and praise Him.
THOUGHT:
THOUGHT:
I will always praise
God and pray to Him to deliver
me at all times.
ACTIVITY:
ACTIVITY:
Children are to spend
at least ten minutes to praise God
and pray for themselves, their
parents and the church.
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The Psalms of David serve as prayers seeking God's forgiveness, cleansing, and deliverance during times of distress. Through continuous prayer and praise, believers can attract God's presence, comfort, and strength in challenging times. This resource emphasizes the importance of gratitude, communication with God, and the miraculous help that comes from divine intervention. Insights on praising God's faithfulness, examples of receiving divine help through prayer, and exhortations to maintain a spirit of praise are highlighted.
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PLEA FOR RESTORATION AND PRAISE FOR DIVINE HELP TEXT: Psalms 38: 1-22; 39: 1-13; 40: 1-17; 41: 1-13
MEMORY VERSE Hear my prayer, O Lord, and give ear unto my cry; hold not thy peace at my tears: for I am a stranger with thee, and a sojourner, as all my fathers were (Psalm 39:12)
Praise simply means showing gratitude to God for His faithfulness while Prayer means communicating with God. Divine help is the help that comes from God only. It is a help that is beyond human strength and human understanding. It is miraculous and mysterious. Every true friend of Jesus is called to pray and praise God at all times, especially the one that comes from a humble heart. David had beautiful habit of praising God for His faithfulness and love towards him. He praised the Lord with harps, psaltery and other musical instruments. INTRODUCTION
Praise and Prayer attracts Gods presence, help, comfort and strength in difficult time. In the world today, friends of Jesus are not exempted from problems, difficulties, conflicts, sickness, threat from Satan and his agent and other challenges of life. With all these, friends of Jesus can only get connected to divine help through prayer and praise. Giving praise to thanksgiving should come from the heart because God loves the praises of His children (Psalm 22:3; 147:1). INTRODUCTION CONT D. God in form of
PRAYER FOR DIVINE HELP THREE POINTS TO CONSIDER EXHORTATION TO PRAISE GOD EXAMPLES OF THOSE WHO RECEIVED DIVINE THROUGH PRAISE AND PRAYER HELP
1. PRAYER FOR DIVINE HELP: Psalms 38:1-22; 39:1-13; 40:11-17; 41:1-10 The Psalms under consideration are known as the Psalms of David. They are prayers he made to God while in distress. He realised that most of his troubles were as a result of his sins. Therefore, he prayed earnestly for God s pardon, cleansing and deliverance. God heard him and answered him. God still answers prayers today, especially prayers offered from a repentant and sincere heart. We are called to pray without ceasing. This means we must cultivate the attitude of praying at all times.
The content of our prayer is outlined in the teaching of Jesus on prayer in Mathew 6:9-15. These are as follows: Thanksgiving and praises unto God for His love, mercy and care. Asking for forgiveness and cleansing of our sins so that we can have clear conscience to ask and receive help in time of need. Asking for spiritual growth and grace to fulfil God s desire on earth. Petition for deliverance and divine help in time of trouble, for example oppression, persecution, sickness, afflictions, hatred from people, bad dreams, failure, lack and problems in the family. Prayer for daily provision and care. Thanksgiving for God s care and willingness to help and deliver. POINT 1. PRAYER FOR DIVINE HELP CONT D
God is delighted in our praises. All the creatures of God: the birds of the air, the animals and the fishes in the sea in their own language also praise God. The angels praise Him, the heavens adore Him, and the universe declare His majesty and glory. Praises and prayer move the hand of God to do impossible and unbelievable wonders in our lives. Both bring divine help in time of difficulty, healing, deliverance form the hand of Satan, provision, protection and lots of other blessings. 2. EXHORTATION TO PRAISE GOD: Psalms 40:1-10; 41:11- 13; 34:1-4; 150:1-6
David sang and played the harp and the evil spirit departed from Saul. He also prayed when he faced Goliath; and when his son Absalom rose to dethrone him, God gave him victory 2. EXHORTATION TO PRAISE GOD CONT D. Do you remember to praise God at all when things are not going well with you? If there is any difficulty, remember God s past faithfulness and mercy towards you and praise Him for the present experience. Cultivate the habit of praising God through prayers of thanksgiving and songs of praise.
Moses cried to God and children of Israel were able to cross the Red Sea on dry ground, while their enemies were drowned. 3. EXAMPLES OF THOSE WHO RECEIVED DIVINE HELP THROUGH PRAISE AND Daniel came out from the lion s den (Daniel 6:16- 22). An Angel of God opened the prison door for Peter as the church was praying for him (Acts 12;5-10). PRAYER: Paul and Silas when they sang praises and prayed in the prison (Act;23-26). Psalms 40: 1-10; 41:13 The walls of Jericho fell down flat when the children of Israel sang praises to God (Joshua 6:20).
King Jehoshaphat and the people of Judah were victorious over the enemy nations just by singing praises unto God (2 Chronicles 20: 21-25) 3. EXAMPLES OF THOSE WHO RECEIVED DIVINE HELP THROUGH PRAISE AND PRAYER CONT D. A child was kidnapped and taken to the forest for ritual, praises and prayer were made on his behalf, he came back unhurt. Some people were travelling on a bus, had an accident, summersaulted many times and was damaged beyond repair. Everybody in the bus died except one brother who was preaching the gospel before the accident. As you daily pray and praise God, you too will receive divine help.
QUESTIONS 1. Define Praise and Prayer. 2. Explain what divine help is all about. 3. When should we Pray? 4. What should be the content of our prayers? 5. Mention people who received divine help through prayers and praises. 6. Can a sinful child receive divine help? What can he or she do in order to receive divine help?
LESSON: God has the power to deliver us from troubles when we pray and praise Him. THOUGHT: God and pray to Him to deliver me at all times. I will always praise ACTIVITY: Children are to spend at least ten minutes to praise God and pray for themselves, their parents and the church.
REFERENCE 1. https://i.swncdn.com/media/800w/cms/CW/faith/44119-42743-light- cross-1200.1200w.tn.1200w.tn.jpg 2. https://www.isingworship.com/index/1.jpg 3. https://www.ucg.org/files/styles/full_grid9/public/image/article/2017/04/ 20/follow-me-taking-hold-of-the-divine-nature_0.jpg 4. https://assetsnffrgf- a.akamaihd.net/assets/m/502016247/univ/art/502016247_univ_lsr_xl.jpg 5. https://t4.ftcdn.net/jpg/02/63/55/81/360_F_263558126_xMdOWA0m5m cN7YXah9nBMgge6DjPW4fJ.jpg
