Satan dreads your prayer link to God. He will attempt to sabotage it in any way possible. Don't let him. Make a daily appointment with God. You make appointments with your dentist. You make appointments with your lawyer. Schedule a specific moment with God. there's a ladder which leads to the leader. "There are so many voices in the world but there is none without significance". (see 1 Corinthians 14:10).
When a cock crows at dawn it tells time, when a child cries he calls for an attention and when a bell rings at school it tells something.
Jesus prayed during crisis times. Just before His crucifixion, He prayed three times to His Father. He taught His disciples how to pray. There are six important words to remember as you read "The Lord's prayer,
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
Praise.
"Our Father which art in Heaven, Hallowed be Thy name. Here is an important place to remember that God assigned Himself numerous names. Jehovah_Jireh. (see Genesis 22:14), which means "the Lord provideth". Jehovah _ Rapha (see Exodus 15: 26) means "the Lord heals."Begin your prayer by giving God praise.
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Priorities
"Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in Heaven," (Matthew 6:10). This is where you ask the Lord to implement His plans for each day. Ask for His will to be done in government, on your job, in your home, and in your personal life.
Provision
"Give us this day our daily bread," (Matthew 6:11). When you pray, begin to thank God that He is providing all the finances and other resources you need for your life.
Pardon
"And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors," (Matthew 6:12). Jesus instruct His disciples to release forgiveness and pardon to those who have sinned against them. What you make happen for others, God Will Make Happen for you. Mercy is given freely to those who give it freely.
Protection
"And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil," (Matthew 6:13). Jesus taught His disciples to pray for total protection throughout their day. You need to also ask for protection.
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Praise
"For Thine kingdom, and the power, and glory, for ever. Amen," (Matthew 6:13). Jesus taught them to end this prayer time again with praise to their Heavenly Father for who He is and the power He releases into their life.
Keep a prayer list. Set a special time each day. Have a special place, if possible.
Don't forget the prayer of agreement. "....if two of you shall agree on earth as touching any thing that they shall ask, it shall be done for them of My Father which is in Heaven," (Matthew 18:19).
Thank you for these six important things to remember when we pray. Since seven is the number of heavenly perfection, I would like you to consider one more important thing to consider when we pray - a pure heart.
Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me. Psalm 51:10
When we pray we must have pure, unselfish motives.
When you ask, you do not receive, because you ask with wrong motives, that you may spend what you get on your pleasures. James 4:3
Blessings in Messiah, Steven Sherman
Your contribution is very powerful, thank you @lastdays
You're very welcome. May God continue to bless you abundantly!
@collinz awesome post i must say atleast for spiritual people like me. keep it up. upvoted you. :)
Thank you @abovethestars
Yes, prayer is the key to every door that has been shut
very true @Johnsonkoranteng, we can't do away with prayer
Thank you @collinz, this is really à guide to effective prayer.
you welcome my friend
I like the part even if Jesus prayed, then we must pray harder
He taught us how to pray and he himself prayed earnestly, we must also do same @bigssam
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Powerful words brother! Thanks for sharing.
you welcome
Prayer hold the key to unlock the door of answers to our problems but the how is a huge question on its own. Your guidelines has made it easy for us. @collinz.
I'm glad my post has been helpful to you