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~ The “Ins” of Effective Prayer ~

“Teach us what we should say to Him” (Job 37:19a).  In this five part series we will look at Techniques of prayer, Types of prayer, Essentials of prayer, Effective prayer, and Topics of prayer. 

In The Name of Jesus Christ  ~  Jesus said, “And whatever you ask in My name, that I will do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son.  If you ask anything in My name, I will do it” (John 14:13-14).

In the Spirit of God  ~  “But you, beloved, building yourselves up on your most holy faith, praying in the Holy Spirit, keep yourselves in the love of God, looking for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ unto eternal life” (Jude 20-21).  The key here is to maintain your spiritual disciplines and intimacy with God.

In Faith  ~  “If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all liberally and without reproach, and it will be given to him.  But let him ask in faith, with no doubting, for he who doubts is like a wave of the sea driven and tossed by the wind” (James 1:5-6).   “But without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him” (Hebrews 11:6).    

~ Robert Lloyd Russell, ABUNDANT LIFE NOW

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~ Essentials of Prayer ~

“Teach us what we should say to Him” (Job 37:19a).  In this five part series we will look at Techniques of prayer, Types of prayer, Essentials of prayer, Effective prayer, and Topics of prayer. 

The People of Prayer (Who—“My people”)  ~  “If My people who are called by My name will humble themselves, and pray and seek My face, and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin and heal their land” (2 Chronicles 7:14). 

The Subjects for Prayer (What—“everything”)  ~  “Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God” (Philippians 4:6). 

The Time of Prayer (When—“always”)  ~  “Then He spoke a parable to them, that men always ought to pray and not lose heart” (Luke 18:1).  “Peter was therefore kept in prison, but constant prayer was offered to God for him by the church” (Acts 12:5).

The Place of Prayer (Where—“everywhere”)  ~  “I desire therefore that the men pray everywhere, lifting up holy hands, without wrath and doubting” (1 Timothy 2:8). 

The Conditions of Prayer (How—“in My name”)  ~  “If you ask anything in My name, I will do it” (John 14:14). 

The Answers to Prayer (Results—“all things”)  ~  “And whatever things you ask in prayer, believing, you will receive” (Matthew 21:22).  “And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose” (Romans 8:28). 

~ Robert Lloyd Russell, ABUNDANT LIFE NOW

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~ Types of Prayer ~

“Teach us what we should say to Him” (Job 37:19a).  In this five part series we will look at Techniques of prayer, Types of prayer, Essentials of prayer, Effective prayer, and Topics of prayer. 

Corporate Prayer (Corporate or Congregational Prayer) ~  The Scriptures tell us that the early church prayed together.  “They continued steadfastly in the apostles’ doctrine and fellowship, in the breaking of bread, and in prayers” (Acts 2:42).  “Peter was therefore kept in prison, but constant prayer was offered to God for him by the church” (Acts 12:5). 

Social Prayer (Prayer with other Christians)  ~  “So, when he had considered this, he came to the house of Mary, the mother of John whose surname was Mark, where many were gathered together praying” (Acts 12:12-13).  “Again I say to you that if two of you agree on earth concerning anything that they ask, it will be done for them by My Father in heaven.  For where two or three are gathered together in My name, I am there in the midst of them” (Matthew 18:19-21). 

Personal Prayer (Prayer for specific individual needs)  ~  “Therefore I also, after I heard of your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love for all the saints, do not cease to give thanks for you, making mention of you in my prayers” (Ephesians 1:15-16).  “Therefore I ask that you do not lose heart at my tribulations for you, which is your glory.  For this reason I bow my knees to the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ” (Ephesians 3:13-14). 

Secret Prayer (you alone with Lord)  ~  “But you, when you pray, go into your room, and when you have shut your door, pray to your Father who is in the secret place; and your Father who sees in secret will reward you openly” (Matthew 6:6).

~ Robert Lloyd Russell, ABUNDANT LIFE NOW

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