1. The Foundations of Prayer (II Thessalonians 1:1-12)  A. Thankfulness leads us to prayer (v. 3-4)   1. Growing Faith (Hebrews 12:2, Ephesians 6:16, Hebrews 11:6)   2. Increasing love (I John 3, Philippians 1:6)   3. Thanksgiving    A. Provisions: Matthew 15:36    B. Work: Nehemiah 12:27    C. God's goodness and love : I Corinthians 16:34    D. God hears us: John 11:41    E. Salvation: Romans 6:17    F. Affliction: Daniel 6:10    G. Everything: Ephesians 5:20, Philippians 4:6, and I Thessalonians 5:18    H. Lord God Almighty who reigns: Revelation 11:17  B. Jesus' return should shape our prayers (v. 5-10)   1. Believers wil be vindicated (Romans 8:19-23, Revelation 21:4)   2. Unbelievers will suffer eternal destruction (Romans 6:23a, Exodus 32)  C. God's glory is the goal in prayer (v. 11-12)   1. Glory to Jesus Christ   2. Man's glory is in Christ (Isaiah 42:8, II Corinthians 3:18) 2. Practices of Prayer (Matthew 6:5-15)  A. Pray to your Father (v. 5-8)   1. Prayer is not a show to man   2. Not heaping up eloquent words  B. Content of prayer (v. 9-13)   1. Adoration (Ps. 150)   2. Supplication/Intercession   3. Confession
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