The Anatomy of an Effective Prayer

Our sin has compromised the holiness of the church as well as our mission in the world. Praise God that our Lord Jesus Christ came and saved us from our sins. Also as the Great Shepherd, He continues to look after His flock and has sent the Holy Spirit to convict the world of sin, rightness, and judgment (John 16:8). Through this intervention of divine grace, we come to comprehend our sinful compromise and must give ourselves to seek the Lord and His grace through heartfelt prayers of confession and consecration.

I. Identifying with God’s people and their sin
II. Arguing for the greatness of our sin and guilt
III. Acknowledging the greatness of God’s mercy and grace in Christ