Prayer

What is prayer? Intercession, an act of mediation or mediation, pleading on behalf of others

Why do it? 2 Chronicles 7:14, Matthew 21: 22 and 1 John 5: 14, 15

When should we pray? Always - pray without ceasing (1 Thessalonians 5: 17, Acts 6: 4)

Early (Mark 1: 35)

Where should we pray? In secret (Matthew 6:6, Luke 5: 16, 9:18)

In a group (Matthew 6:9-15, Luke 11: 1-4 (The Lord's prayer)

How? CATS Confession (Psalm 66: 18, 1 John 1:9)

Adoration / Praise (Psalms)

Thanksgiving (Philippians 4: 6)

Supplication (asking, 1 Timothy 2: 1,2)

Intercession for Strongholds (Ephesians 6: 10-20)

1. Business (1 Timothy 2:1,2)

2. Education "

3: Government "

4. Media "

5. Religion (Ephesians 1: 22,23)

6. Family (1 Corinthians 16: 19)

7. Entertainment (1 Corinthians 10:31)

Listen (Psalm 62: 5; 81: 11-13, Micah 7:7)

Standing (Nehemiah 9: 5)

Sitting (1 Chronicles 17: 16-27)

Kneeling (Ezra 9: 5)

Hands uplifted (1 Timothy 2: 8)

Bowing (Exodus 34:8)

Pray for the sick (James 5: 14-16, Mark 11:24)

Fasting and prayer is effective. See 1 Corinthians 7: 5, Nehemiah 1: 4; Isaiah 58:6-8, Daniel 10: 1-21

What not to do when praying:

Be proud (Luke 18: 11-14)

Be selfish (James 4:3)

Doubt (James 1: 6)

Disobey (Proverbs 28:9)

Be apathetic (Proverbs 21:13)

To summarize: When we pray, we can Confess the things we've done wrong, Adore and praise God for who He is. Thank God for how we've been blessed and Supplicate / ask God to help you with what you need? Ask God to help us with our quiet (prayer) times. Request God's will to be done Ask for God to be with leaders. Request God to protect us. A recommended close, "In Chrit's name, amen."