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Prayer Creating an Effective Prayer Life

The Keys Opening the truths in God's word. Prayer Creating an Effective Prayer Life. And he spake a parable unto them to this end, that men ought always to pray, and not to faint;. Luke 18:1. 1/21/12. Pray without ceasing. I Thessalonians 5:17. Prayer is a Necessity.

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Prayer Creating an Effective Prayer Life

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  1. The Keys Opening the truths in God's word PrayerCreating an Effective Prayer Life And he spake a parable unto them to this end, that men ought always to pray, and not to faint;. Luke 18:1 1/21/12

  2. Pray without ceasing. I Thessalonians 5:17 Prayer is a Necessity

  3. But when ye pray... Matthew 6:7 Prayer is a Necessity

  4. …There was in a city a judge, which feared not God, neither regarded man: And there was a widow in that city; and she came unto him, saying, Avenge me of mine adversary. And he would not for a while: but afterward he said within himself, Though I fear not God, nor regard man; Yet because this widow troubleth me, I will avenge her, lest by her continual coming she weary me. Luke 18:2-5 Prayer is a Necessity

  5. …Hear what the unjust judge saith. And shall not God avenge his own elect, which cry day and night unto him, though he bear long with them? I tell you that he will avenge them speedily. Nevertheless when the Son of man cometh, shall he find faith on the earth? Luke 18:6-8 Prayer is a Necessity

  6. seven days without prayer makes one weak Prayer is a Necessity Author Unknown

  7. After Jesus and the disciples had gone back home and were alone, they asked him, "Why couldn't we force out that demon?“ Jesus answered, "Only prayer can force out that kind of demon." Mark 9:28-29 (CEV) Prayer is a Necessity

  8. Prayer acts as both a thermometer and a barometer in measuring the spiritual condition of the church. It's prayer defines how hot or cold she is and whether showers of blessings are in the forecast, or seasons of drought. Prayer is a Necessity M.G. Pearce

  9. But thou, when thou prayest, enter into thy closet, and when thou hast shut thy door, pray to thy Father which is in secret; and thy Father which seeth in secret shall reward thee openly. Matthew 6:6 Preparing for a Successful Prayer Life • Find a 'prayer closet'

  10. Take the phone off of the hook, get away from everyone, have a prayer list, your Bible, maps, etc. This helps you pray systematically and intelligently. Preparing for a Successful Prayer Life • Prepare for your prayer time

  11. Prayer Chart

  12. My voice shalt thou hear in the morning, O LORD; in the morning will I direct my prayer unto thee, and will look up. Psalm 5:3 Preparing for a Successful Prayer Life • Make time to pray

  13. Find someone with a mutual desire and build off of one another Preparing for a Successful Prayer Life • Find a prayer partner

  14. A haphazard prayer life is of little value Preparing for a Successful Prayer Life • Be consistent

  15. After this manner therefore pray ye: Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil: For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen. Matthew 6:9-13 How to Pray

  16. Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil: For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen. Matthew 6:9-13 How to Pray • Praise (Bread)

  17. But thou art holy, O thou that inhabitest the praises of Israel. Psalm 22:3 How to Pray • Praise (Bread) • Because thy lovingkindness is better than life, my lips shall praise thee. • Psalm 63:3

  18. By him therefore let us offer the sacrifice of praise to God continually, that is, the fruit of our lips giving thanks to his name. Hebrews 13:15 How to Pray • Praise (Bread)

  19. Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil: For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen. Matthew 6:9-13 How to Pray • Petition (Meat)

  20. If I regard iniquity in my heart, the Lord will not hear me: Psalm 66:18 How to Pray • Petition (Meat)

  21. Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil: For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen. Matthew 6:9-13 How to Pray • Praise (Bread)

  22. Read or Pray the word of God Sing to God. Meditate on God and His Word How to Pray • Spruce up your prayer (Condiments)

  23. Blessed is the man…[who’s] delight is in the law of the LORD; and in his law doth he meditate day and night. Psalm 1:1-2 How to Pray • Spruce up your prayer (Condiments)

  24. This book of the law shall not depart out of thy mouth; but thou shalt meditate therein day and night, that thou mayest observe to do according to all that is written therein: for then thou shalt make thy way prosperous, and then thou shalt have good success. Joshua 1:8 How to Pray • Spruce up your prayer (Condiments)

  25. …The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much. James 5:16 How to Pray

  26. Effectual - Sufficient to produce a desired effect. How to Pray • Fervent - Having or showing great emotion. • Righteous - Meeting the standards of what is right or just • Availeth - To be of use, value, or advantage. American Heritage Dictionary - 2nd College Edition

  27. The Pharisee stood and prayed thus with himself, God, I thank thee, that I am not as other men are, extortioners, unjust, adulterers, or even as this publican. Luke 18:11 How not to Pray

  28. …for every one that exalteth himself shall be abased; and he that humbleth himself shall be exalted. Luke 18:14 How not to Pray

  29. But when ye pray, use not vain repetitions, as the heathen do: for they think that they shall be heard for their much speaking. Matthew 6:7 How not to Pray

  30. For if ye forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you: But if ye forgive not men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses. Matthew 6:14-15 How not to Pray

  31. Laziness - Laziness is a lack of self discipline. Quality prayer is work, and it is easier to simply sit back and do nothing. Busyness - We let the meaningless things in life consume all of our time, and the things that really matter, like prayer, get pushed aside. Ignorance - We simply do not realize the power that can be found in a dedicated prayer life. Lovers of Pleasure More than God - The flesh controls our life. Rather than doing things that strengthen the spirit, we do things that feed the flesh, which weakens the spirit. Lack of Desire - This often comes when our lives are already blessed. We can pray when there is sickness, problems, threats, etc., but when everything is going great, we don't have that desire to pray. Hindrances to Prayer When Ye Pray by Joy Haney

  32. References/Suggested Reading When Ye Pray by Joy Haney No Easy Road: Inspirational Thoughts on Prayer by Dick Eastman

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