The Time Is Now - Developing A Lifestyle Of Prayer

seem cruel, but the enemy loves to keep his victims complacent regarding these life-and­ death matters. Only God's grace will wake people up to the danger they truly face.

13. Why is it healthy to understand our own limitations (Hebrews 9:27; Psalms 90:10- 12, 39:4)?

14. How is itpossible tofear God and love Him at the same time (Proverbs 1: 7,· Luke 12:5)?

C. Pray for a growing hunger for joy and a realization that heaven is real. This request and the next one reflect the positive side of all that God offers through salvation. People are naturally hungty to have these needs met, because God has designed each of us with theseneeds. 15. Readjohns descrijJtion ofheaven in Revelation 21:1-7 and 22:1 -5 (optional: Isaiah 35:10; 1 Corinthians 2:9; Psalm 27:4). How does this picture change your perception of the world around you?

D. Pray that God will deepen their desire for a dose personal relation­ ship with Himself. At the heart of salvation and heaven is the Person of God Himself. Every heart's deepest longing is for right relationship with our Creator, who made us in His image.

16. Why is prayer critical in order/or people to want what they so de:-,jJerately need (fere­ miah 29:13; Romans 3:1l;John 6:44)?

E. Pray that God will open the eyes of their hearts to understand the truth of the gospel. Satanwants to keep peopleblinded to the truth. Pray that God's light would shine in the hearts of thosefor whom you are praying.