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Real prayer doesnt happen until you really pray.

Lack of teaching on prayer is not the problem.Lack of implementation is.

We may be assured of this: the secret of all

failure is our failure in secret prayer.

(The Kneeling Christian, p. 14).


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You can do more than pray after you have

prayed, but you can never do more than pray

until you have prayed. A. J. Gordon

The first lesson to be taught the workers in our

institutions is the lesson of total dependence

upon God. Before they can attain success in anyline, they must, each for himself, accept the

truth contained in the words of Christ: Without

Me ye can do nothing. 7T 194.1


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Let nothing, however dear, absorb your mind

and affections, diverting you from the study of

God's word or from earnest prayer. Watch untoprayer. 8T 53

Prayer is not part of the work, prayer is the

work.

We dont lack money, training, or knowledge,

we lack the presence.


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1. 2 Chronicles 7:14

2. Zechariah 4:6

3. John 15:1-54. John 17

5. Acts 1:8,14; 2:42

6. Luke 11:1-13

The importance of prayer:


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Primary Church -

People devoted to prayer.


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(1)(1) About prayerAbout prayer

(2)(2) What prayer is / is notWhat prayer is / is not

(3)(3) Characteristics of prayerCharacteristics of prayer(4)(4) Hindrances to prayerHindrances to prayer

(5)(5) Types of prayerTypes of prayer

(6)(6) The power of prayerThe power of prayer

(7)(7) Action pointsAction points

BibliographyBibliography


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1. 450 Bible prayer answers out of 650 (69%)

2. The Bible explains how to pray(Joel 2:32; Acts 2:21; Prov.8:17)

3. The Bible reveals the dynamic of prayer(2 Chron. 7:14; Joel 2:17; Matt. 6:9-13; James 4:2,3)

4. The Bible invites you to pray(Job 22:27; Ps. 55:17; Phil. 4:6;1 Tim. 2:1)

5. The Bible promises answered prayers(Ps. 50:15; Jer. 29:13; Luke 11:9; John 16:24)

Facts about prayer:


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1. Lords prayer

2. Moses prayer

3. Solomons prayer4. Jehoshaphats prayer

5. Daniels prayer

6. Isaiahs prayer

7. Abrahams prayer8. Davids prayer

Prayers in the Bible with same characteristics:


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The center of prayer is God, His glory.

The function of prayer is relationship.

The goal of prayer is His presence.

About prayer:


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1. Superficial prayer (prayer of form)

2. Real prayer (prayer of faith)

The repetition of set, customary phrases when

the heart feels no need of God, is formal prayer. . .

We should be extremely careful in all our prayers

to speak the wants of the heart and to say only

what we mean. All the flowery words at ourcommand are not equivalent to one holy desire.

The most eloquent prayers are but vain repetitions

if they do not express the true sentiments of the

heart. (My Life Today, 19.) {Pr 265.4}

About prayer:


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What prayer is NOT:

1. a monolog

2. a repetition of same words

3. a shopping list

4. an instrument to get what you want5. to make God in your image

About prayer:


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What prayer IS:

Prayer is the opening of the heart to God as to afriend SC 93

the key in the hand of faith to unlock heavens

storehouse, where are treasured the boundless

resources of Omnipotence SC 9395

Prayer is the breath of the soul. It is the secret of

spiritual power. GW 254

communion with God, the Fountain of wisdom, the

Source of strength, and peace, and happiness Pr 272

About prayer:


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Superficial prayer (of cold forms) :

1. Prayer poetry

2. Prayer that doesnt go through the ceiling3. Prayer of beggar/consumerism

4. Prayer lukewarm

5. Prayer without meaning

6. Fake/false prayers pretense

The repetition of set, customary phrases when the

heart feels no need of God, is formal prayer.

(My Life Today, 19.

) {Pr 265.

4}

About prayer:


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Real prayer (prayer of faith):

1. genuine, desperate

2. with power, determined3. consistent, perseverant

4. that changes us

5. that centers on Gods glory and his plan

The prayer that comes from an earnest heart,

when the simple wants of the soul are

expressed, expecting that it would be granted

this is the prayer of faith. My Life Today, 19.{Pr 265.4}

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Real prayer:

1. Happens when we respond to Gods call to

bear and possess his Name and reflect hischaracter

2. Places us where we belong

3. Changes you, the church, and the world

4. Makes you sensitive to Gods voice and plans5. Makes us available for Gods service

6. Brings us joy

Real prayer doesnt happen until you really pray!

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God foresees your need &

provides a solution for it

(Isa. 65:24)

Earth-barriers blocksolutions (Isa. 59:1,2)

Holy Spirit draws prayers

from us (Rom. 8:27)

Our agreement with heaven

removes earth-barriers to Gods

solutions (Matt. 18:19)

We thank and praise God(1 Thess. 5:16-18)

Prayers are answered

(Jer. 33:3; 1 John 5:14,15)

Gods solutions now have

access to our lives

(2 Chron. 16:9)

The God-man

Prayer Partnership

Prayer cycle:


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1. centered on God

2. genuine

3. purposeful4. specific

5. promise-claiming

6. revival-seeking

7. based on faith in His word, His character,His merits, and His powerJesus taught His disciples that only that prayer which

arises from unfeigned lips, prompted by the actual wants

of the soul, is genuine, and will bring heaven's blessing to

the petitioner. {PaM180.2}

Characteristics of prayer:


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1. To know God

2. To live in His presence

3. To experience Him and trust Him4. Discover His plan

5. To allow Him to work for us

6. To be forgiven, cleansed, and changed

7. To allow Him to use us in intercession andservice for others (mission)

8. To be victorious, to reflect His character

9. Outpouring of the Holy Spirit/Revival

The purpose of prayer:


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1. Secret / private prayer

2. Prayer in group

3. Corporate / public prayer

Forms of prayer:


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1. Secret / private prayer

life-sustaining

repentance revival, change, reformation

fruits of the Holy Spirit

spiritual growth

hear Gods voice, walk with him, totaldependence

We may pray in secret, and He who sees in

secret will hear, and will reward us openly

{Pr 216.2}

Forms of prayer:


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2. Prayer in group

two or three

effectual build each other

accountability

Forms of prayer:


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3. Corporate/public prayer

short, earnest

slow, distinct, simple language in unity, simplicity, and trusting faith

glorifying God

blessing for hearers

Revival, dedication, direction

Ex. Solomon, disciples (11+120)

Forms of prayer:


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Bible-based hindrances to prayer:

1.Hindrances that break connection betweenman and God

2.Hindrances that delay results

3.The great outside hindrances

Hindrances to prayer


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1. Hindrances that break connection to Goda. Cherished iniquity (Ps. 66:18)

b. Not asking (Jam. 4:2)

c. Asking amiss (Jam. 4:3)

d. Lack of forgiveness (Matt. 5:23,24; Matt. 6:9-

15; Matt. 18:19-35; Mark 11:26,27)e. Double-mindedness (James 1:7,8)

f. Criticism (Matt. 5:22; Gal. 6:1)

g. Worshiping the wrong God (Matt. 6:24; Eze.

9:6-12)



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2. Hindrances that delay resultsa. Lack of training and ignorance (Jam. 4:2,3; Acts

1:4-8,14;1 John 2:20-27)

b. Un-yielded will (Matt. 26:39)

c. Impatient prayers (Hab. 2:2)

d. Lack of faith (Matt. 17:20; Mk. 9:24; Matt.8:26)e. Division (Mal. 2:13,14; Prov. 21:9; Prov. 6:19;

Matt. 5:23,24)

f. Fiery tongues (James 3:8-12)

g. Self-righteousness/Self-confidence (Luke

18:10-14; Rev. 3:14-20)



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3. The great outside hindrances

a. The World Environment (Matt. 13:22)b. Opposition from God's Enemy (Daniel 9,10;

Eph. 6:10-18; 2 Cor. 10:3-5)c. A Withholding Spirit (Mal. 3:10; Luke 6:38;

Matt. 25:31-46; Acts 10:4)

d. Fiery Arrows (Eph. 6:16)e. The Martha Syndrome (Luke 10:38-42)f. The Lion's Roar (1 Pet. 5:8)g. Spiritual Deception (Matt. 24:4,5,24; 2 Tim.

3:1-7; Col. 2:8)



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Three things that keep us busy (Luke 14:18-20):

Keep us from having relationship with God

1. Possessions

2. Work, worries

3. Relationships



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Useless or invalid prayer:

1. Asking God to do or act contrary to His will (Heb. 6:18;

Ps. 138:2; Matt. 22:37-40; Ex. 20)2. Asking God to do something He has already done orto provide something He has already supplied in thePlan of Redemption. (Col. 1:12, 13)3. Asking Him to do or provide something for you (orothers) that will, in His wisdom, prove harmful to you

or others. (James 1:17)4. Asking Him to do something that would force orcoerce the will and right to choose of yourself or others.(Josh. 24:15)5. Asking God for something out of selfish reason /consumerism vs. relationship. (James 4:2)



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Useless or invalid prayer:

6. The taking-God-for-granted prayer Refraining from

asking because He already knows the need and you

expect Him to automatically grant it. (James 4:1)

7. Asking Him to do something He has already told you

in His Word to do it yourself. (James 4:7,8)

8. Focus on our person and needs vs. Gods glory.9. Give God our plans/agenda, instead of

waiting/receiving His plans. (Is.50:4)

10. Want our way of answer, in our time; make Him

servant.



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Usual characteristics of regular prayers in our

daily life:

1. Expect to deserve/to pay a little vs. grace2. No vision/limit God

3. Un-willingness to serve

4. Based on un-forgiveness, false repentance,

duplicity, avoid confession, postpone change5. Doubtful, lack of faith

6. Self pride, self confidence, not giving up

control

7. Focus on problems/sin vs. focusing on Jesus

Barriers to answered prayers


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Usual characteristics of regular prayers in ourdaily life:

8.Asking much, praising little / meaningless9.Talking and not listening, not contemplating10.Nurtured sin11.Too generic vs. specific

12.In hurry vs. quality time for study andcontemplation13.Focusing on our person vs. Gods glory14.Give God own agenda vs. receive His plans



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Usual characteristics ofBible prayers:

1.Based on Gods grace and character

2.Exercising faith3.Centered on God, His Glory, His plan4.Selfless (ready for service, sacrifice)5.Honest, open, specific

6.Confession, repentance7.Passionate, meaningful8.Dialog, listening, waiting



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1. Worshipping

2. Thanksgiving / Praise

3. Relationship4. Repentance / Forgiveness

5. Petition

6. Intercession

7. Availability / Service8. Receive Gods Gifts / Jesus / Holy Spirit /

Revival

9. Contemplation

Types of prayer:


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Worshiping

worshiping, exalting and adoring God for

who He is

Types of prayer:

YOU

GOD

GOD

GODGOD


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Worshiping and thanksgiving:

1. David (Psalms)2. Moses (Exod. 15)

Types of prayer:


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Thanksgiving

thanking God for something He has done

for your or for others

Types of prayer:

YOU

GOD

GOD

GODGOD


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Relationship

Ex.: David - PS 63; 27

Types of prayer:


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Confession / Forgiveness / Repentance

1. definite, to the point2. specific, particular sins

If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to

forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us fromall unrighteousness. (1 John 1:9)

Types of prayer:


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Forgiveness:

1. Consciousness of sin

2. Conviction of sin

3. Confrontation of sina. Revulsion b. Sorrow c. Repentance

4. Confession of sin

a. Admit you have sinned

b. Ask for forgivenessc. Express desire for expulsion

d. Believe He already forgave you

5. Cleansing process

a. Total dependence on Him/walk with Him

Types of prayer:


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Complete forgiveness:1. Submit the sin-condition to God a choice to confess

2. Release the sin into His hands an act-of-will

3. Accept His forgiveness a choice to accept

4. Receive that forgiveness personally an act-of-will

Many Christians are earnestly trying to live complete

spiritual lives with incomplete forgivenesstransactions. They have not learned how to take hold

of the forgiveness-gift God has given them and made

it real and personal in their lives.

No forgiveness implies no cleansing and no

renunciation!

Types of prayer:


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Petition

asking God for something for yourself or

others

Types of prayer:

YOU

GOD

GOD

GODGOD


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Petition:

1. physical and spiritual dependence on God2. in Gods service

3. personal and concrete

Types of prayer:


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Intercession

The channel through His power is to be

received and distributed One of the untouched dimensions of

supernatural power

1. Realize that Jesus is your intercessor

2. Just thank Him for He will be bringingwater to your spiritual desert

3. Ask someone to be your prayer partner

4. Possess your position as priest and king

Types of prayer:


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Intercession (7 phases)

Moses model

1. Establishing the relationship (Ex. 32:7-11)2. The God-Perspective (Ex. 32:12)

3. The integrity of Gods word (Ex. 32:13-14)

4. Confrontation with sin (Ex. 32:19-28)

5. Resting in the atonement (Ex. 32:29-34)6. The presence imperative (Ex. 33:1-17)

7. The appeal to grace (submission) (Ex.

33:17-34:10)

Types of prayer:


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Service / mission

Isaiah

Rom. 12

Neh.

Types of prayer:


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Asking for Gods gifts

1. If two of you agree on earth aboutanything that they may ask, it shall be done

for them by My Father who is in heaven(Matt 18:19)

2. will freely give us with Him all things(Rom.8:32)

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1. Jesus - John 3:15forgiveness, cleansing,

Justification

2. Holy Spirit Helper/Comforter: change ofthe character

Sanctification

And in Jesus all other things

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1. If you then, being evil, know how to givegood gifts to your children, how much more

will your heavenly Father give the Holy

Spirit to those who ask Him (Luke 11:13)

2. His work and His presence are visible

(Acts 1:8; 3:12; 4:31,33; 5:12; 6:8; 8:10,19)

Types of prayer:


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The power ofHoly Spirit:

If the Holy spirit was withdrawn from thechurch today, 95% of what we do would go

on and no one would know the difference.

If the Holy spirit had been withdrawn from

the new Testament church 95% of whatthey did would stop and everybody would

know the difference. A. W. Tozer

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Jesus Christ

John 3:16

The Holy Spirit

This is the word of the LORD to

Zerubbabel: not by might, nor bypower, but by My Spirit , says the LORD

Almighty. Zechariah 4:6

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Meditation / contemplation

1. Planed and spontaneous, continue and natural

2. Without hurry3. Take Time to receive the answer

4. Take Time for spiritual growth

(contemplating)

5. Take Time to understand (set understandinggoals)

6. Focused on God

7. Focused on His Word and His Law

Types of prayer:


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Meditation methods

1. Be still2. Contemplate Gods character and works

3. Contemplate His Word and Law

4. Repeat the verse, memorize it

5. Repeat Gods promises back to Him6. Ask questions

7. Contemplate throughout prayer and study

Types of prayer:


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Symptoms of a prayerless life:

1. Formality, cold2. No relevance

3. Devouring pastors and church members

4. Squelching change

5. Absence of young people6. Lack of growth/unhealthy

7. Unhealthy isolation

8. Concerns for forms without content

A prayerless life


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Symptoms of a prayerless life:

9. Lack of love

10. Lack of unity / divisions

11. Lack of joy and peace

12. Lack of life

13. Lack of faith14. Lack of power

15. God of the past (satisfied with our situation)

A prayerless life


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Worse that could happen:

1. We stay just as we are

2. Weary of irrelevant squabbles

3. Lack of love

4. Tired of criticism, faultfinding, and parochial

attitudes

5. We box God with our preferences, traditions,cultural Christianity, and religious forms

6. Defeated Christians know all but (1 Sam.

17:21,11 dressed/lined up for battle, but

no one moved)

A prayerless life


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I saw that every fervent prayer which is sent up

in faith from an honest heart will be heard of God

and answered, and the one that sends up the

petition will have the blessing when he needs itmost, and it will often exceed his expectations.

Not a prayer of a true saint is lost if sent up in

faith from an honest heart. {Pr 34.4}

Our heavenly Father waits to bestow upon usthe fullness of His blessings. It is our privilege to

drink largely at the fountain of boundless love.

{SC 94.1}

God wants to answer our prayer!John 16:23-24


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To every sincere prayer an answer will come.

It may not come just as you desire, or at the

time you look for it; but it will come in the

way and at the time that will best meet your

need. (Messages to Young People, 250) {Pr 37.2}

When our prayers seem not to be

answered, we are to cling to the promise; forthe time of answering will surely come, and

we shall receive the blessing we need most.(Steps to Christ, 96.) {Pr 260.4}

Answered prayer

P S i


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Powerful prayer:

The Lord is willing to do great things for us.

We shall not gain the victory through numbers,

but through the full surrender of the soul to

Jesus. We are to go forward in His strength,

trusting in the mighty God of Israel. SDG 279

God can do more with one man who is 100%

committed to Him than a whole army of men

who are 99% committed to Him.John Wesley

The power of prayer

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Conditions:

If My people who are called by My name will

1. humble themselves

2. and pray

3. and seek My face

4. and turn from their wicked ways,

The power of prayer

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Results:

then

1. I will hear/answer from heaven,

2. I will forgive their sin

3. and I will heal their land.

The power of prayer

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1. Whatever you ask the Father in My name

He will give you.John 16:23

2. God answers to private prayer publically

3. God changes our heart

4. His work brings visible and unimaginable

results

The power of prayer

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Pray in faith. And be sure to bring your lives

into harmony with your petitions, that youmay receive the blessings for which you pray.Let not your faith weaken, for the blessingsreceived are proportionate to the faith

exercised (Testimonies for the Churc

h, vol.

7, 274.

){Pr 216.4}

Prayer and faith are closely allied, and theyneed to be studied together. In the prayer offaiththere is a divine science; it is a science

that everyone who would make his lifework asuccess must understand. Christ says, Whatthings so ever ye desire, when ye pray,believe that ye receive them, and ye shall

have them. (Mark 11:24) {Pr 318.3}

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Every prayer which is sent up in faith from

an honest heart will be heard of God and

answered, and the one that sent up the

petition will have the blessing when he needs

it most, and it will often exceed his

expectations. Not a prayer of a true saint is

lost if sent up in faith from an honest heart.(Testimonies for the Church, vol. 1, 121.) {Pr 34.4}

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1. Pray intentionally; scheduled time for prayer2. Pray without ceasing3. Pray whenever you think about it anytime,

anywhere, with anyone, in whatever you do4. Have a specific place of prayer5. Pray about a variety of things6. Pray without words, be still, dont be afraid

of silence, wait for God7. Separate your prayer and your time of study

Action points:

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8. Pray throughout your study9. Pray for your spouse10. Pray a blessing on your family be sure

your life supports your words11. Pray through newspaper, through

neighborhood, use email prayer, telephoneprayer

12. Be real, be consistent, be creative.=> Pray!!!

Action points:

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Return Gods word to Him:

1. Read the Word aloud

2. Pray His Word back to Him

3. Collect Bible verses and passages

4. Memorize Bible verses and repeat them

throughout the day

5. Record your Word resource list on audiotape

6. Apply a Bible text/passage to different

situations

7. Record or journal all His miracles and works

Action points:

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on what God has done in the past, for us personally

and for His people

on God's character, His mercy and His grace

on His Word, especially on His promises positively, regardless of our senses, feelings, logic

(that contradicts God's Word), and scientific prognosis

against the areas of satanic attack against us and in

our life situation

with our eyes focused on Jesus only

intensely expecting Gods answer (manifestation of

God's restoring and upholding power)

After prayer we stand on:

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Prayer brings power. Prayer has subdued

kingdoms, wrought righteousness, obtained

promises, stopped the mouths of lions,

quenched the violence of fire, turned to

flight the armies of the aliens.{ST, February 3, 1904 par. 7}

Prayer, faithful earnest prayer will move the

arm that moves the world. {PaM 183.1}

Powerful prayer:

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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 / answer from heaven, I will forgive their

sin and I will heal their land.

If you abide in me and my words abide in

you, you will ask what you desire and it shall

be done for you.

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Recommended books:

1. The taste of new wine, Keith Miller

2. Waiting on God, Andrew Murray

3. Answers to prayer, George Mueller

4. Flying closer to the flame, Charles Swindoll

5. If my people pray, Randy Maxwell

6. Passionate prayer, Brenda Walsh

7. Communion with God, a devotional guide

for the school of prayer, E.G. White

Books

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O God, you are my God, I earnestly seek you; my soul

thirsts for you, my body longs for you, in a dry and

weary land where there is no water. I have seen you

in the sanctuary and beheld your power and your

glory. Because your love is better than life, my lips

will glorify you. I will praise you as long as I live,and in your name I will lift up my hands. My soul

will be satisfied as with the richest of foods; with

singing lips my mouth will praise you. On my bed I

remember you; I meditate to you through thewatches of the night. Because you are my help,

I sing in the shadow of your wings. My soul clings

to you; your right hand upholds me. Psalm 63:1A Psalm of David when he was in the Desert of Judah.

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One thing I ask of the LORD, this is what I seek:

that I may dwell in the house of the LORD all the

days of my life, to gaze upon the beauty of the

LORD and to seek Him in His temple. Psalm 27:4

I have made you known to them, and will

continue to make you known in order that the

love you have for me may be in them and that

I myself may be in them. John 17:26


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