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In the past few weeks we have been studying about prayer. The word “pray,” that Jesus used the most, refers to worship.

Why did He use this word?

Jesus was teaching us the importance of a life of faith. We have been blessed with everything we will ever need from God. He has provided for us salvation, healing, deliverance and all financial and physical provision through His Son Jesus Christ.

Before we even ask, He already knows what we have need of and what we will ask for. Since He has provided everything, we pray and worship Him for already taking care of all of our needs. According Mark 11:24 Jesus taught us to believe that we receive when we pray. If you know God has already given it to you then it is easy to pray. This word pray instructs us to worship Him for the answer instead of begging Him to help.

“If God knows everything ahead of time why bother studying God’s Word and praying!!”

To ask for something is our part! It not only is the release of our faith but God wants us to ask for specific needs. This is all part of the relationship that He has built with us. It gives God the opportunity to prove Himself to his people. He is still alive and active in the world answering prayers and reaching out His hand of friendship and love!

We need to know what the Bible says about our situation in order to place ourselves in the right position to believe and receive from God.

Therefore most prayer will be in the past tense when it comes to your needs being met.

Here’s an example: Father I thank you that you are a God of healing. Lord your word says in 1 Peter 2:24 that by your stripes I was healed. I believe that you have done this through Jesus, and now I receive my healing. The doctors might say it, my family might say it, and my body might show signs of it, yet Lord you said I'm healed and I believe your report. I thank you and worship you in Jesus name! Amen!

Can you see how that prayer is in Past tense?

The prayer was as if it was already done.

Here are some scriptures that talk about what God has already done for you (PAST TENSE)!
1 Cor 6:20 - you were bought at a price!

Eph 2:5 – He made us alive with Christ even when we were dead in transgressions—it is by grace you have been saved.

Col 1:13 - For he has rescued us from the dominion of darkness and brought us into the kingdom of the Son he loves,

Col 6:11 - But you were washed, you were sanctified, you were justified in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ and by the Spirit of our God.

Galatians 5:13 - You, my brothers, were called to be free

Romans 6:18 - You have been set free from sin and have become slaves to righteousness.

Col 3:1 - Since, then, you have been raised with Christ, set your hearts on things above, where Christ is seated at the right hand of God.