1. Praying by demanding things from God.

2. Praying by claiming the Lord's name.

3. Praying in a trance. (Latest news: praying with bongo drums)

1. DEEP RELATIONSHIP WITH GOD AS FATHER

a. Relating to God as our Personal Father.

"Grace to you and peace from God our Father..." (1 Thes. 1:1)

b. Relating to God in thanksgiving.

"We give thanks to God always..." (1 Thes. 1:2)

c. Being ever conscious of God as Father.

"In the sight of our God and Father" (1 Thes. 1:3)

d. Making requests to God in humility.

"Now may our God and Father himself" (1 Thes. 3:11)

The Lord constantly called God "Father" (John 17:1)

2. DEEP CONCERN FOR THE BRETHREN

a. Concern for that their faith was not established yet.

"Concerning your faith" (1 Thes. 3:2)

b. Concern that their faith could be shaken.

"That no one should be shaken by these afflictions." (1 Thes. 3:1)

c. Concern because of what the tempter can do

"Lest by some means the tempter had tempt you , and our labor might be in vain" (1 Thes. 3:5)

d. Concern about what was lacking in their faith.

"And perfect what is lacking in your faith." (1 Thes. 3:12)

e. Concerned enough to pray.

"Making mention of you in our prayers." (1 Thes. 1:2)

The Lord was deeply concerned for His disciples. "I pray for them" (John 17:9)

1. SPONTANEOUS THANKSGIVINGS TO GOD

a. A Grateful Response.

"We give thanks to God always" (1 Thes. 1:2)

b. A Daily Response.

"always " (1 Thes. 1:2) "Without ceasing" (1 Thes. 2:13)

c. A Thought-through Response

"For this reason, we also thank God without ceasing" (1 Thes. 2:13)

d. An Indebted Response

"We are bound to thank God always for you," (2 Thes. 1:3)

e. A Proper Response

"Brethren, as it is fitting." (2 Thes. 1:3)

The Lord spontaneously gave thanks to God - "Father , I Thank you" (Luke 10:21)

2. CONTINUOUS INTERCESSION FOR THE BRETHREN

a. Remembering the brethren in prayer.

"Making mention of you in our prayers" (1 Thes. 1:2)

b. Praying naturally

"Day and night" (1 Thes. 3:10)

. "Praying". (1 Thes. 3:10)

d. Praying abundantly.

"Exceedingly." (1 Thes. 3:10)

e. Praying in the light of the end times

"Therefore, we also pray always." (2 Thes. 1:11)

The Lord set aside daily portions to pray. "Now in the morning... He went out to and departed to a solitary place and there He prayed." (Mark 1:35)

3. PRAYING IN THE LIGHT OF THE COMING OF GOD'S KINGDOM

a. That the Thessalonian may be blameless at the coming of Christ.

"So that He may establish your hearts blameless in holiness before God and Father at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ with all His saints." (1 Thes. 3:13)

b. That the Thessalonians may be sanctified and preserved blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus .

"Now may the God of peace Himself sanctify you completely, and may your whole spirit, soul, and body be preserved blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ." (1 Thes. 5:23)

Jesus prayed "Your Kingdom come." (1 Thes. 6:10)

4. PRAYING FOR THE FULFILLING OF GOD'S WILL.

a. Praying that God would fulfill His good pleasure.

"Fulfill all the good pleasure of His goodness." (2 Thes. 1:11)

b. Praying in the light of God's grace.

"According to the grace of our God." (2 Thes. 1:11)

The Lord prayed "Your will be done" (Matt 6:10)

5. CONCERN FOR THE NAME OF THE LORD JESUS TO BE GLORIFIED

Paul prayed with the concern that the name of Jesus be glorified.

"That the name of our Lord Jesus Christ be glorified in you." (2 Thes. 1:12)

Jesus prayed "Hallowed be your name" (Matt. 6:9)

1. CONTINUING IN THE ESSENCE OF PRAYER.

"Pray without ceasing" (1 Thes. 5:17)

2. GIVING THANKS FOR ALL THINGS

"In everything, give thanks." (1 Thes. 5:18)

3. BEING CONCERNED ENOUGH TO PRAY FOR OUR BRETHREN

"Brethren, pray for us" (1 Thes. 5:25)