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While I often encourage people to go further in their prayer time and to push to know the Lord more, I do want to acknowledge the power that a short and sincere prayer can have on your life. A prayer's impact lies in its heartfelt connection with God, not the length.
When we pray specific prayers, we invite God to show up and receive glory when He does. A vague prayer is difficult for God to answer, but when we are specific and ask for something that is clear and direct, God's answer is clear and direct to us and to everyone watching. He gets so much glory from this!
Praying big means praying in faith that God can and will do what He has promised for our sake, the sake of others, and the glory of His Holy name. This is all made possible through the faithful Father, sacrificial Son of God, and sanctifying Spirit of God.
Regardless of which type of prayers you are praying it's good to remember these 7 points: Pray in faith, without doubting (James ; ) ... Pray continuously (2 Thess. Pray steadfastly. Pray watchfully. Pray with thanksgiving. Pray Scripturally. Pray for and with others.
Praying bold prayers requires us to step beyond our limited perspective and trust in God's sovereignty. It means bringing our impossible situations to Him, fully expecting Him to show up and demonstrate His power. In doing so, we align our will with His and invite Him to work in and through us for His glory.
BIBLE TEXT: 7 Hear me as I pray, O Lord. Be merciful and answer me! My heart has heard you say, “Come and talk with me.” And my heart responds, “Lord, I am coming.” Do not turn your back on me.
Ask God for His vision It's difficult to pray when you don't know what you're praying for. Asking God for His vision is one of the best places to start. Instead of praying vague and general prayers for your family, ask God for His vision for your family.
The session opened with an extemporaneous prayer by Reverend Duché of Christ Church.
Pleading is biblical Jeremiah cries out to the Lord, “Righteous are you, O Lord, when I complain to you; yet I would plead my case before you” (Jeremiah ). Joshua pleads the case of the Israelites and the disgrace their annihilation would bring upon the name of God (Joshua -9); and God responds with His grace.
Did you know our Founding Fathers held prayer meetings for several days before writing the Constitution? Have you read what these men wrote about their own personal faith, and how they prayed to God in Jesus' name for guidance in setting up our nation?