Why Prayer Matters Esther 4:1017

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Why Prayer MattersEsther 410-17

• Go, assemble all the Jews who are found in Susa,
  and fast (and pray) for me
• Esther 416

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Why Prayer MattersEsther 410-17

• In light of Gods Sovereignty
• Why do we pray?
• Why some prayers arent answered?
• How should we pray?

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Why Prayer MattersEsther 410-17

• Why do we pray?
• God commands it
• Prayer benefits us/glorifies God
• Prayer changes things

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Why Prayer MattersEsther 410-17

• Why do we pray
• Why some prayers arent answered
• Contrary to Gods ultimate will
• Will not conform us to Christ
• Not Gods perfect timing
• God has something better

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Why Prayer MattersEsther 410-17

• Why do we pray
• Why some prayers arent answered
• How should we pray
• Plead Gods promises (in His Word)
• Request His Mercy
• Trust His wisdom