The Power of Prayer

The Method of Prayer: Essential Components for Effective Prayer

• Prayer must come from a pure heart, which is free from sin, unforgiveness, and ill motives.

• Sin, unforgiveness, and ill motives can contaminate the heart and hinder the effectiveness of prayer.

• The refusal to forgive is the opposite of love, which is the essence of God, and can make one opposed to God and therefore the enemy.

• The Lord weighs the heart, and what is in the heart drives one's actions and influences their speech.

• To keep the heart pure, one must hide God's word in their heart, locate what the Bible says about their struggles, and invite God's healing and help into their hearts.

• Effective prayer is associated with the intended achieve results or taking a particular course of action intended to achieve a certain result.

• Intercession can alter history, shift a trajectory, and enforce God's will and word in a particular situation.

• The effectual fervent prayers of the righteous avail much, and it requires putting in work and effort in prayer.

• Prayer should not be a display for others, but a private communication with God in a secret place.

• Babbling repetitiously or using many words in prayer like the pagans is not necessary, for God already knows what one needs before they ask.

• Forgiving the faults of others is necessary for one to receive forgiveness from God.

• If one regards sin and iniquity in their heart and does nothing about it, the Lord will not hear their prayers, and they will become at war with God.Requirements for Effective Prayer

• Hiding the word of God in our heart is a protective measure against sin and makes us effective in prayer.

• Prayer must be done in faith without doubt or double-mindedness.

• Doubt in prayer opposes God's ability to provide and confesses someone or something else greater than Him.

• It is our responsibility to ask in faith, call those things that be not as though they were, and expect God to cause it to come to pass.

• Jesus's authority was questioned by the chief priests and scribes because it superseded the limitations of the temple context.

• The power and authority of Jesus Christ work outside of limitations and parameters.

• Prayer must be done in the authority of Jesus Christ as our Lord and Savior.

• Jesus's relationship with the Father and our relationship with Him is the foundation of effective prayer.

• When we abide in Jesus, we can operate in a realm and level of prayer that asks for anything and receives it.

• Prayer is personal and requires boldness, removing the element of timidity.

• We are not praying for earthly accolades, but for an outcome that God desires for us.

• Effective prayer requires aligning our speech, thoughts, and actions with what we believe and are asking God for.Effective Prayer: Key Principles to Follow

• Prayer must be done with a pure heart, free from sin, unforgiveness, and ill motives.

• Prayer must be done in faith, believing that God is able to answer our requests.

• Prayer must be done in Christ's authority, using His name as a source of power and influence.

• Prayer must be done in accordance with God's will, seeking His guidance and direction.

• Prayer must be tenacious, persistent, and firm in holding onto our requests.

• Prayer must be intentional, specific, and guided by a clear understanding of our desires and needs.

• Prayer must be patient, enduring in faith and trust, without giving in to anxiety or worry.

• Construct a topical prayer, similar to the ACTS model, with five different vocal prayer types.

• Use the names of God as inspiration for the topical prayer.

• Prayer types include adoration, confession, thanksgiving, supplication, and intercession.

• Seek clarity and guidance from God before making requests in prayer.

• Have confidence in prayer, knowing that God hears and answers our requests according to His will.Prayer Assignment Instructions

• The assignment is to engage in different prayer types to focus on God's will for a specific topic.

• Scripture should be used to find relevant verses pertaining to the assigned topic.

• Different prayer types should be exercised, including adoration, confession, repentance, and petition.

• The written part of the assignment involves writing out the prayer using the identified prayer type and relevant scriptures.

• The vocal part of the assignment involves recording oneself praying the written prayer.

• The written prayer and video should be uploaded to Google Classroom for the instructor to review.

• The prayer should be labeled with the identified prayer type, not mixed together.

• The instructor is looking for intentionality and sincerity in the recorded prayer.

• The assignment will be posted on Google Classroom the following day.

• The instructor encourages students to reach out if they have any questions.

• The instructor closes the class with a prayer for the students.

• The video and written prayer will only be viewed by the instructor.