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Life Building Station : How To Pray Effectively : Session I : Understanding of Prayer
SESSION I
1
UNDERSTANDING OF PRAYER
Prayer is a vital part of our Christian life. God expects every Christian to pray. Without prayers, a Christian will become weak. He will not be able to know God intimately and would not know how to accomplish His will. A.
WHAT IS PRAYER? 1.
Prayer is FELLOWSHIP with God. It involves communicating, talking and dialogue with Him. Genesis 3:8-13
2.
Prayer is
In the Garden of Eden, God and man simply talked.
WORKING
Romans 8:26 us. B.
with God. It is done in the spiritual realm.
Spirit enables our praying by interceding through us and for
PURPOSE OF PRAYER 1.
SEEKING
God
Jeremiah 29:12-13 When we seek God with all our heart, He will be found. 2.
ASKING
from God
Matthew 7:7-8
The promise of answered prayer as we ask.
James 1:5 3.
OFFERING
All we need to do is ask and God will give. to God
Psalm 141:2 Revelation 5:8 God. 4.
RECEIVING
Our prayer is like incense, a sweet smelling aroma go
from God
Jeremiah 33:3
As we call up God in prayer, we will receive from Him. Life Building Station : How To Pray Effectively : Session I : Understanding of Prayer
5.
LISTENING
2
to God
Psalm 143:7-8 Have our ears open to listen, God is speaking all the time to us. C.
WHAT CAN WE EXPECT WHEN WE PRAY? 1.
God to
REVEAL
Himself.
Jeremiah 29:13 2.
God to
The Lord will allow Himself to be found by us.
ANSWER
us.
Jeremiah 29:12 pray
We can expect our prayers to be answered when we and call upon Him.
3.
God to
CHANGE
us.
2 Corinthians 3:18 Prayer changes our attitude in the way we see our circumstances. 4.
God to change Acts 4:31 leading
CIRCUMSTANCES Our circumstances change as we pray according to the and guiding of the Holy Spirit.
PRAYERS BRING GOD’S INTERVENTION IN OUR LIFE
D.
WHAT PEOPLE SAY ABOUT PRAYERS In the morning, prayer is the key That opens to us the treasures of God’s mercies and blessings; In the evening, it is the key That shuts us up under His protection and safeguard. (Anonymous)
Seven days without prayer makes one weak.
(Allen E. Bartlett)
Life Building Station : How To Pray Effectively : Session I : Understanding Prayer
Prayer requires more of the heart than of the tongue.
Prayer changes things? No! Prayer changes people, And people change things.
Serving God is doing good to man, But praying is thought an easier service And therefore more generally chosen.
3
(Adam Clarke)
(Quote)
(Benjamin Franklin)
Life Building Station : How To Pray Effectively : Session II : Our Attitude in Prayer
SESSION II
4
OUR ATTITUDES IN PRAYER
Have a great attitude in prayer. Be child-like, but do not be childish. Do not throw your tantrum and anger before God when you come to prayer. Be free, natural, trusting, and sincere. Always remember that God listens to your heart more than your words. Here are some of the attitudes you need to cultivate. A.
Be
FORGIVING
Maintaining a right relationship is a vital key.
B.
Mark 11:25-26
Unforgiveness will hinder the effectiveness of our prayer.
1 Timothy 2:8
Our hands have to be holy as we come before God in prayer.
Be
REGULAR
Psalm 5:3
and
PERSISTENT
O Lord, in the morning you hear my voice; in the morning I lay my request before You and wait in expectation.
How would David begin each day? Psalm 55:17
BY PRAYING TO GOD
Evening, morning and noon I cry out in distress, and He hears my voice.
The 3 fixed times David would pray each day:1.
EVENING
2.
MORNING
3.
NOON
It is important for us to pray regularly, but how often should we pray? Ephesians 6:18
And pray in the spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayer and requests.
“On all occasions” means
ALWAYS PRAYING
Life Building Station : How To Pray Effectively : Session II : Our Attitude in Prayer
1 Thessalonians 5:17
Pray
CONTINUALLY
“Continually” means pray unceasingly. C.
Be
HUMBLE
2 Chronicle 7:14
D.
E.
Be
As we humble ourselves, pray and seek the face of God and repent of all our sins, He will hear us.
SINCERE
Psalm 32:2
Our heart must not contain deceit.
Psalm 32:5
Be open and acknowledge our sins before God.
Be
SUBMISSIVE
Hebrews 5:7
Jesus willingly submit himself totally to the father.
“A man may pray night and day and deceive himself, but no man can be assured of his sincerity who does not pray…” Richard Cecil
5
Life Building Station : How To Pray Effectively : Session III : 7 Keys to Praying Powerfully
SESSON III 1.
Live
7 KEYS TO PRAYING POWERFULLY
RIGHTEOUSLY
James 5:16b 2
Pray
The prayer of a righteous man is powerful and effective.
FERVENTLY
To be fervent means to pray with passion, to be hot, earnest and intense. In Greek it means “to be on fire”. To pray fervently is to pray with PURPOSE and with all of your heart. Your spirit, soul and body are all going in the Psalm 86:11
3.
4.
ABIDE
PROMISES
Have
in Christ and His Word
FAITH
Mark 11:23-24 6.
of prayer
Ask, seek and knock.
John 15:4-7 5.
Remain in Him. in God and in your prayers Pray with belief and not doubt.
Pray according to God’s 1 John 5:14
.
Teach me your way, O Lord, and I will walk in your truth, give me and undivided heart, that I may fear Your Name.
Claim God’s Luke 11:9
SAME DIRECTION
WILL
Pray with confidence.
6
Life Building Station : How To Pray Effectively : Session III : 7 Keys to Praying Powerfully
7.
Pray in the
NAME
of Jesus Christ.
God has given us authority in Jesus’ Name. i)
John 14:13-14; John 16:23b-24 –
ii)
Philippians 2:9-11 –
iii)
Matthew 18:20 –
ASK THE FATHER IN THE NAME OF JESUS
AUTHORITY OF JESUS ASSURANCE OF HIS PRESENCE
7
Life Building Station : How To Pray Effectively : Session IV : Prayer and Fasting
SESSION IV A.
8
PRAYER AND FASTING
WHAT IS FASTING? Fast is the voluntary abstinence of oneself from food or certain activities for a season for the purpose of drawing near to God or seeking His purpose and direction. You may have food fast, TV fast, newspapers fast, interest fast, etc…. . Paul once told the married believers in Corinthians the possibility of “intimacy fast” (1 Cor 7:5)
B.
WHY FASTING? 1. Fasting unto
GOD .
Zechariah 7:5 2.
Fasting for
PERSONAL
HOLINESS .
Psalm 69:10 3.
Fasting to set
CAPTIVES
free.
Isaiah 58:6 4.
Fasting to seek God’s
WILL
.
Acts 13:2 5.
Fasting to avert God’s
WRATH
.
Jonah 3:5, 8-9 C.
HOW SHOULD WE FAST? Fast
UNTO God and
NOT man
Matthew 6:17-18 Life Building Station : How To Pray Effectively : Session IV : Prayer and Fasting
9
D.
FASTING THAT DISPLEASES GOD 1.
EXPLOITATIVE (Social injustice to the poor, the poor not taken care of) Isaiah 58:3
2.
STRIFE
(Argument, fights/ dissension)
Isaiah 58:4 3.
CEREMONIAL-LACKING IN SINCERITY when no inward faith exits)
(Outward sign becomes empty
Isaiah 58:5 E.
FASTING THAT PLEASES GOD 1.
HELPFUL TO
OTHERS
.
Isaiah 58:7, 10 2.
BUILD A
JUST
COMMUNITY.
Isaiah 58:6, 9b F.
THE RESULT OF FASTING 1.
Prayers
ANSWERED
Isaiah 58:8, 9a 2.
DIRECTION
made known.
Isaiah 58:11 3.
DELIGHT
in God.
Isaiah 58:13, 14a Life Building Station : How To Pray Effectively : Session IV : Prayer and Fasting
10
G.
H.
THE BLESSINGS OF FASTING (ISAIAH 58:8) 1.
Health – It can
HEAL
diseases and
RELAX
your Spirit and mind.
2.
Spiritual – Revival and Renewal, greater INTIMACY effectiveness in ministry and increase in faith.
with God,
DIFFERENT TYPES OF FASTING: 1.
PARTIAL
Fast
Daniel 10:3 2.
TOTAL
Fast
Ezra 10:6 3.
SUPERNATURAL
Fast
Deuteronomy 9:9
Life Building Station : How To Pray Effectively : Session IV : Practical Guide For Prayer and Fasting
11
Practical Guide For Prayer And Fasting Preparation before fasting Avoid drinking coffee, tea or anything dehydrating. Take nutritious food. Decrease food intake gradually. During the fast Drink water numerous times a day in moderate amount each time. Take warm bath or shower. Brush your teeth and rinse your mouth to avoid bad breath. Do not exhaust yourself. Spend time reading the Bible, singing and worshipping and pray. Meditate on God. After the fast This is the most difficult time. Self-discipline and self-control are required here more than in the other stages of fasting. DO NOT take large amounts of solid food. Increase your food intake gradually starting from fluids. When eating solid food, chew your food longer. What you must know about fasting and prayer Fasting has purpose and goals. There should be a well-planned fasting timetable. Take heed of doctor’s advice, if you have sickness, prior to engaging in fasting. Do not panic should you experience headache, nausea, fever, insomnia and gastric pain. These are biological reaction to fasting. Determine to overcome the desire to eat. Dress neatly and be cheerful. Do not put on a suffering face. a) Begin by setting aside one lunch hour for prayer. Have a warm drink or milk if you like. b) Set aside half a day for fasting. Besides individual fasting & praying, it is good to fast and pray with others with whom you are united in spirit and purpose.
CONTENTS Session I
Understanding Of Prayer A. B. C. D.
1
What Is Prayer? Purpose Of Prayer What Can We Expect When We Pray What People Say About Prayer
Session II
Our Attitudes In Prayer
4
Session III
7 Keys To Praying Powerfully
6
Session IV
Prayer And Fasting
8
A. B. C. D. E. F.
What Is Fasting Why Fasting? How Should We Fast? Fasting That Displeases God Fasting That Pleases God The Result Of Fasting
Practical Guide For Praying And Fasting
11
HOW TO PRAY EFFECTIVELY
SESSION I
1
UNDERSTANDING OF PRAYER
Prayer is a vital part of our Christian life. God expects every Christian to pray. Without prayers, a Christian will become weak. He will not be able to know God intimately and would not know how to accomplish His will. A.
WHAT IS PRAYER? 1.
Prayer is FELLOWSHIP with God. It involves communicating, talking and dialogue with Him. Genesis 3:8-13
2.
Prayer is
In the Garden of Eden, God and man simply talked.
WORKING
Romans 8:26 us. B.
with God. It is done in the spiritual realm.
Spirit enables our praying by interceding through us and for
PURPOSE OF PRAYER 1.
SEEKING
God
Jeremiah 29:12-13 When we seek God with all our heart, He will be found. 2.
ASKING
from God
Matthew 7:7-8
The promise of answered prayer as we ask.
James 1:5 3.
OFFERING
All we need to do is ask and God will give. to God
Psalm 141:2 Revelation 5:8 God. 4.
RECEIVING
Our prayer is like incense, a sweet smelling aroma go
from God
Jeremiah 33:3
As we call up God in prayer, we will receive from Him. Life Building Station : How To Pray Effectively : Session I : Understanding of Prayer
5.
LISTENING
2
to God
Psalm 143:7-8 Have our ears open to listen, God is speaking all the time to us. C.
WHAT CAN WE EXPECT WHEN WE PRAY? 1.
God to
REVEAL
Himself.
Jeremiah 29:13 2.
God to
The Lord will allow Himself to be found by us.
ANSWER
us.
Jeremiah 29:12 pray
We can expect our prayers to be answered when we and call upon Him.
3.
God to
CHANGE
us.
2 Corinthians 3:18 Prayer changes our attitude in the way we see our circumstances. 4.
God to change Acts 4:31 leading
CIRCUMSTANCES Our circumstances change as we pray according to the and guiding of the Holy Spirit.
PRAYERS BRING GOD’S INTERVENTION IN OUR LIFE
D.
WHAT PEOPLE SAY ABOUT PRAYERS In the morning, prayer is the key That opens to us the treasures of God’s mercies and blessings; In the evening, it is the key That shuts us up under His protection and safeguard. (Anonymous)
Seven days without prayer makes one weak.
(Allen E. Bartlett)
Life Building Station : How To Pray Effectively : Session I : Understanding Prayer
Prayer requires more of the heart than of the tongue.
Prayer changes things? No! Prayer changes people, And people change things.
Serving God is doing good to man, But praying is thought an easier service And therefore more generally chosen.
3
(Adam Clarke)
(Quote)
(Benjamin Franklin)
Life Building Station : How To Pray Effectively : Session II : Our Attitude in Prayer
SESSION II
4
OUR ATTITUDES IN PRAYER
Have a great attitude in prayer. Be child-like, but do not be childish. Do not throw your tantrum and anger before God when you come to prayer. Be free, natural, trusting, and sincere. Always remember that God listens to your heart more than your words. Here are some of the attitudes you need to cultivate. A.
Be
FORGIVING
Maintaining a right relationship is a vital key.
B.
Mark 11:25-26
Unforgiveness will hinder the effectiveness of our prayer.
1 Timothy 2:8
Our hands have to be holy as we come before God in prayer.
Be
REGULAR
Psalm 5:3
and
PERSISTENT
O Lord, in the morning you hear my voice; in the morning I lay my request before You and wait in expectation.
How would David begin each day? Psalm 55:17
BY PRAYING TO GOD
Evening, morning and noon I cry out in distress, and He hears my voice.
The 3 fixed times David would pray each day:1.
EVENING
2.
MORNING
3.
NOON
It is important for us to pray regularly, but how often should we pray? Ephesians 6:18
And pray in the spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayer and requests.
“On all occasions” means
ALWAYS PRAYING
Life Building Station : How To Pray Effectively : Session II : Our Attitude in Prayer
1 Thessalonians 5:17
Pray
CONTINUALLY
“Continually” means pray unceasingly. C.
Be
HUMBLE
2 Chronicle 7:14
D.
E.
Be
As we humble ourselves, pray and seek the face of God and repent of all our sins, He will hear us.
SINCERE
Psalm 32:2
Our heart must not contain deceit.
Psalm 32:5
Be open and acknowledge our sins before God.
Be
SUBMISSIVE
Hebrews 5:7
Jesus willingly submit himself totally to the father.
“A man may pray night and day and deceive himself, but no man can be assured of his sincerity who does not pray…” Richard Cecil
5
Life Building Station : How To Pray Effectively : Session III : 7 Keys to Praying Powerfully
SESSON III 1.
Live
7 KEYS TO PRAYING POWERFULLY
RIGHTEOUSLY
James 5:16b 2
Pray
The prayer of a righteous man is powerful and effective.
FERVENTLY
To be fervent means to pray with passion, to be hot, earnest and intense. In Greek it means “to be on fire”. To pray fervently is to pray with PURPOSE and with all of your heart. Your spirit, soul and body are all going in the Psalm 86:11
3.
4.
ABIDE
PROMISES
Have
in Christ and His Word
FAITH
Mark 11:23-24 6.
of prayer
Ask, seek and knock.
John 15:4-7 5.
Remain in Him. in God and in your prayers Pray with belief and not doubt.
Pray according to God’s 1 John 5:14
.
Teach me your way, O Lord, and I will walk in your truth, give me and undivided heart, that I may fear Your Name.
Claim God’s Luke 11:9
SAME DIRECTION
WILL
Pray with confidence.
6
Life Building Station : How To Pray Effectively : Session III : 7 Keys to Praying Powerfully
7.
Pray in the
NAME
of Jesus Christ.
God has given us authority in Jesus’ Name. i)
John 14:13-14; John 16:23b-24 –
ii)
Philippians 2:9-11 –
iii)
Matthew 18:20 –
ASK THE FATHER IN THE NAME OF JESUS
AUTHORITY OF JESUS ASSURANCE OF HIS PRESENCE
7
Life Building Station : How To Pray Effectively : Session IV : Prayer and Fasting
SESSION IV A.
8
PRAYER AND FASTING
WHAT IS FASTING? Fast is the voluntary abstinence of oneself from food or certain activities for a season for the purpose of drawing near to God or seeking His purpose and direction. You may have food fast, TV fast, newspapers fast, interest fast, etc…. . Paul once told the married believers in Corinthians the possibility of “intimacy fast” (1 Cor 7:5)
B.
WHY FASTING? 1. Fasting unto
GOD .
Zechariah 7:5 2.
Fasting for
PERSONAL
HOLINESS .
Psalm 69:10 3.
Fasting to set
CAPTIVES
free.
Isaiah 58:6 4.
Fasting to seek God’s
WILL
.
Acts 13:2 5.
Fasting to avert God’s
WRATH
.
Jonah 3:5, 8-9 C.
HOW SHOULD WE FAST? Fast
UNTO God and
NOT man
Matthew 6:17-18 Life Building Station : How To Pray Effectively : Session IV : Prayer and Fasting
9
D.
FASTING THAT DISPLEASES GOD 1.
EXPLOITATIVE (Social injustice to the poor, the poor not taken care of) Isaiah 58:3
2.
STRIFE
(Argument, fights/ dissension)
Isaiah 58:4 3.
CEREMONIAL-LACKING IN SINCERITY when no inward faith exits)
(Outward sign becomes empty
Isaiah 58:5 E.
FASTING THAT PLEASES GOD 1.
HELPFUL TO
OTHERS
.
Isaiah 58:7, 10 2.
BUILD A
JUST
COMMUNITY.
Isaiah 58:6, 9b F.
THE RESULT OF FASTING 1.
Prayers
ANSWERED
Isaiah 58:8, 9a 2.
DIRECTION
made known.
Isaiah 58:11 3.
DELIGHT
in God.
Isaiah 58:13, 14a Life Building Station : How To Pray Effectively : Session IV : Prayer and Fasting
10
G.
H.
THE BLESSINGS OF FASTING (ISAIAH 58:8) 1.
Health – It can
HEAL
diseases and
RELAX
your Spirit and mind.
2.
Spiritual – Revival and Renewal, greater INTIMACY effectiveness in ministry and increase in faith.
with God,
DIFFERENT TYPES OF FASTING: 1.
PARTIAL
Fast
Daniel 10:3 2.
TOTAL
Fast
Ezra 10:6 3.
SUPERNATURAL
Fast
Deuteronomy 9:9
Life Building Station : How To Pray Effectively : Session IV : Practical Guide For Prayer and Fasting
11
Practical Guide For Prayer And Fasting Preparation before fasting Avoid drinking coffee, tea or anything dehydrating. Take nutritious food. Decrease food intake gradually. During the fast Drink water numerous times a day in moderate amount each time. Take warm bath or shower. Brush your teeth and rinse your mouth to avoid bad breath. Do not exhaust yourself. Spend time reading the Bible, singing and worshipping and pray. Meditate on God. After the fast This is the most difficult time. Self-discipline and self-control are required here more than in the other stages of fasting. DO NOT take large amounts of solid food. Increase your food intake gradually starting from fluids. When eating solid food, chew your food longer. What you must know about fasting and prayer Fasting has purpose and goals. There should be a well-planned fasting timetable. Take heed of doctor’s advice, if you have sickness, prior to engaging in fasting. Do not panic should you experience headache, nausea, fever, insomnia and gastric pain. These are biological reaction to fasting. Determine to overcome the desire to eat. Dress neatly and be cheerful. Do not put on a suffering face. a) Begin by setting aside one lunch hour for prayer. Have a warm drink or milk if you like. b) Set aside half a day for fasting. Besides individual fasting & praying, it is good to fast and pray with others with whom you are united in spirit and purpose.
CONTENTS Session I
Understanding Of Prayer A. B. C. D.
1
What Is Prayer? Purpose Of Prayer What Can We Expect When We Pray What People Say About Prayer
Session II
Our Attitudes In Prayer
4
Session III
7 Keys To Praying Powerfully
6
Session IV
Prayer And Fasting
8
A. B. C. D. E. F.
What Is Fasting Why Fasting? How Should We Fast? Fasting That Displeases God Fasting That Pleases God The Result Of Fasting
Practical Guide For Praying And Fasting
11
HOW TO PRAY EFFECTIVELY
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