Keltys Worship Service, December 31, 2023

Pastor Chris Taylor

Text: Psalm 119:12

Title: The Joy of Prayer!

Big Idea: Prayer is the believer’s joyful expression of gratitude for the gift of God’s word.

Who is the object of prayer?

1. _______

 What is the purpose of prayer?

2. His _______

What has inspired the psalmist’s prayer of praise?

3. His _________

 What then is the goal of prayer according to Psalm 119:12?

4. _______ of God

Some helpful practices:

• Establish a plan for daily prayer!  
• Establish a time and guard it! 
• Start a prayer journal!
• Plan to pray with others regularly!
• Incorporate prayer into your daily family devotionals!

Some helpful books to consider reading:

• Habits of Grace by David Mathis
• Spiritual Disciplines for the Christian Life by Donald S. Whitney
• Praying the Bible by Donald S. Whitney
• Praying with Paul by D.A. Carson

“I have so much to do that I shall spend the first three hours in prayer.” — Martin Luther

“To be a Christian without prayer is no more possible than to be alive without breathing.” — Martin Luther