Principles of Prayer :Principles of Prayer Presented by Pastor Jim Oliver, MAET
Scripture Reading :Scripture Reading “Approach boldly the throne of grace, that we might obtain mercy and find grace to help in time of need.” Hebrews 4:16 NASB
“Stop worrying about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving, let your request be known to God.” Philippians 4:6 NASB
“Make it a habit of prayer.” 1 Thessalonians 5:17 RBT
“In everything give thanks; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.” 1 Thessalonians 5:18
Principles of Prayer :Principles of Prayer
Principles of Prayer :Principles of Prayer
Principles of Prayer :Principles of Prayer “Be filled with the Spirit…”
Ephesians 5:18 Name your sins to God the Father.
Principles of Prayer :Principles of Prayer Opening Prayer
Outline :Outline
Outline :Outline Definition and Description
Prayer Mandates
Prayer Mechanics
Prayer Protocol
Unanswered Prayers
Petition in Prayer
Intercessory Prayer
Special Prayers
Definition & Description :Definition & Description
Definition & Description :Definition & Description Prayer is communication with God.
Confession of Personal Sin
Thanksgiving
Intercession
Petition
Definition & Description :Definition & Description Prayer is one of the most powerful and effective weapons in all of history. Prayer is communication with God.
Confession of Personal Sin
Thanksgiving
Intercession
Petition
Definition & Description :Definition & Description All answered prayer is part of the believer’s awardable Christian service. Prayer is one of the most powerful and effective weapons in all of history. Prayer is communication with God.
Confession of Personal Sin
Thanksgiving
Intercession
Petition
Definition & Description :Definition & Description Prayer is a ministry designed for every believer. All answered prayer is part of the believer’s awardable Christian service. Prayer is one of the most powerful and effective weapons in all of history. Prayer is communication with God.
Confession of Personal Sin
Thanksgiving
Intercession
Petition
Definition & Description :Definition & Description God hears the prayer twice: in eternity past, and at the time of the prayer. “Before they call I will answer; while they are still speaking, I will hear.” Isaiah 65:24 NASB
Definition & Description :Definition & Description God hears the prayer twice: in eternity past, and at the time of the prayer. The more you grow in grace, the greater your spiritual growth. The greater your spiritual growth, the greater your effectiveness in prayer.
Definition & Description :Definition & Description God hears the prayer twice: in eternity past, and at the time of the prayer. The more you grow in grace, the greater your spiritual growth. The greater your spiritual growth, the greater your effectiveness in prayer. Effectiveness is not measured by eloquence but on the basis of knowing how to pray and what to pray.
Prayer Mandates :Prayer Mandates
Prayer Mandates :Prayer Mandates “Make it a habit of prayer.” 1 Thessalonians 5:17 RBT
Prayer Mandates :Prayer Mandates “Make it a habit of prayer.” 1 Thessalonians 5:17 RBT
“Stop worrying about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving, let your request be known to God.” Philippians 4:6 NASB
Prayer Mechanics :Prayer Mechanics
Prayer Mechanics :Prayer Mechanics Name Your Sins to God the Father Rebound
Prayer Mechanics :Prayer Mechanics Name Your Sins to God the Father.
Forgiveness from Sin
Purified from Guilt
The Holy Spirit empowers you.
The Holy Spirit mentors you.
Prayer Mechanics :Prayer Mechanics Name Your Sins to God the Father.
Forgiveness from Sin
Purified from Guilt
The Holy Spirit empowers you.
The Holy Spirit mentors you.
Resumption of Your Spiritual Life
Prayer Mechanics :Prayer Mechanics Name Your Sins to God the Father.
Forgiveness from Sin
Purified from Guilt
The Holy Spirit empowers you.
The Holy Spirit mentors you.
Resumption of Your Spiritual Life
God only hears prayers from spiritual believers.
Prayer Mechanics :Prayer Mechanics “If we acknowledge, admit, name our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive our sin and to purify us from all wrongdoing.” 1 John 1:9 Name Your Sins to God the Father.
Forgiveness from Sin
Purified from Guilt
The Holy Spirit empowers you.
The Holy Spirit mentors you.
Resumption of Your Spiritual Life
God only hears prayers from spiritual believers.
Prayer Mechanics :Prayer Mechanics Express Your Gratitude to God Gratitude
Prayer Mechanics :Prayer Mechanics Express Your Gratitude to God Capacity for gratitude comes from love for God.
Prayer Mechanics :Prayer Mechanics Capacity for gratitude comes from love for God.
Capacity for gratitude comes from virtue love for others. Express Your Gratitude to God
Prayer Mechanics :Prayer Mechanics Gratitude increases with spiritual growth. Express Your Gratitude to God Capacity for gratitude comes from love for God.
Capacity for gratitude comes from virtue love for others.
Prayer Mechanics :Prayer Mechanics Thanksgiving to God reflects your love for God. Gratitude increases with spiritual growth. Express Your Gratitude to God Capacity for gratitude comes from love for God.
Capacity for gratitude comes from virtue love for others.
Prayer Mechanics :Prayer Mechanics Thanksgiving to God reflects your love for God. Gratitude increases with spiritual growth. Express Your Gratitude to God Capacity for gratitude comes from love for God.
Capacity for gratitude comes from virtue love for others.
Prayer Mechanics :Prayer Mechanics The more you love God the more you appreciate Him, leading to greater thanksgiving, and greater alertness in prayer. Thanksgiving to God reflects your love for God. Gratitude increases with spiritual growth. Express Your Gratitude to God Capacity for gratitude comes from love for God.
Capacity for gratitude comes from virtue love for others.
Prayer Mechanics :Prayer Mechanics “Always giving thanks to God the Father for all things in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.” Ephesians 5:20 RBT The more you love God the more you appreciate Him, leading to greater thanksgiving, and greater alertness in prayer. Thanksgiving to God reflects your love for God. Gratitude increases with spiritual growth. Express Your Gratitude to God Capacity for gratitude comes from love for God.
Capacity for gratitude comes from virtue love for others.
Prayer Mechanics :Prayer Mechanics Intercede on Behalf of Others
Prayer Mechanics :Prayer Mechanics Intercede on Behalf of Others
Use a prayer list.
Prayer Mechanics :Prayer Mechanics Intercede on Behalf of Others
Use a prayer list. “With all prayer and petition pray at all times in the Spirit, and with this in view, be on the alert with all perseverance and petition for all the saints.” Ephesians 6:18 (NASB)
Prayer Mechanics :Prayer Mechanics Interceding on Behalf of Others Petition
Praying for Self
Prayer Mechanics :Prayer Mechanics Interceding on Behalf of Others Petition
Praying for Self
This often involves issues covered by the 10 Problem-Solving Devices.
Prayer Mechanics :Prayer Mechanics Interceding on Behalf of Others Petition
Praying for Self
This often involves issues covered by the 10 Problem-Solving Devices. “Approach boldly the throne of grace, that we might obtain mercy and find grace to help in time of need.” Hebrews 4:16 (NASB)
Prayer Protocol :Prayer Protocol
Prayer Protocol :Prayer Protocol All prayers are offered to God the Father.
Never to the Son
Never to the Holy Spirit
Never to the mother of humanity of Christ. God the Father
Prayer Protocol :Prayer Protocol All prayers are offered to God the Father.
Never to the Son
Never to the Holy Spirit
Never to the mother of humanity of Christ.
Cancelled Because of not Following Prayer Protocol God the Father Prayer to the Son Cancelled! Prayer to the Holy Spirit Cancelled! Prayer to Mary Cancelled!
Prayer Protocol :Prayer Protocol All prayers are offered to God the Father.
Never to the Son
Never to the Holy Spirit
Never to the mother of humanity of Christ.
Cancelled Because of not Following Prayer Protocol “Pray, then, in this way, “Our Father who is in Heaven…” Matthew 6:9 (NASB)
Prayer Protocol :Prayer Protocol All prayers are offered to God the Father.
Never to the Son
Never to the Holy Spirit
Never to the mother of humanity of Christ.
Cancelled Because of not Following Prayer Protocol “Pray, then, in this way, “Our Father who is in Heaven…” Matthew 6:9 (NASB)
“For this reason, I bow my knees before the Father…” Ephesians 3:14 (NASB)
Prayer Protocol :Prayer Protocol All prayers are offered in the name of God the Son.
Prayer Protocol :Prayer Protocol All prayers are offered in the name of God the Son.
“Heavenly Father, I am coming in the Name of the Son…”
“…In Christ’s Name, Amen.”
Prayer Protocol :Prayer Protocol All prayers are offered in the name of God the Son.
“Heavenly Father, I am coming in the Name of the Son…”
“…In Christ’s Name, Amen.”
There is no place for sloppiness in prayer!! Precisely Correct Procedure
Prayer Protocol :Prayer Protocol All prayers are offered in the name of God the Son.
“Heavenly Father, I am coming in the Name of the Son…”
“…In Christ’s Name, Amen.”
There is no place for sloppiness in prayer. “Whatever you ask in My Name, that I will do, so that the Father may be glorified in the Son.” John 14:13 (NASB)
Prayer Protocol :Prayer Protocol Offer prayer through the filling of God the Holy Spirit.
Carnal prayers fall short of heaven.
Prayer Protocol :Prayer Protocol Offer prayer through the filling of God the Holy Spirit.
Carnal prayers fall short of heaven.
“With all prayer and petition, pray at all times in the Spirit…be on alert with all perseverance and petition for all the saints.” Ephesians 6:18 (NASB)
Prayer Protocol :Prayer Protocol Offer prayer through the filling of God the Holy Spirit.
God hears one non-protocol prayer, the rebound prayer, the confession of sin.
Prayer Protocol :Prayer Protocol God does not hear prayers from the carnal believer! Offer prayer through the filling of God the Holy Spirit.
God hears one non-protocol prayer, the rebound prayer, the confession of sin.
Prayer Protocol :Prayer Protocol Rebound is the only prayer God hears from the carnal believer. Offer prayer through the filling of God the Holy Spirit.
God hears one non-protocol prayer, the rebound prayer, the confession of sin. God does not hear prayers from the carnal believer!
Prayer Protocol :Prayer Protocol Believers must name their sins to God for prayers to be effective. Rebound is the only prayer God hears from the carnal believer. Offer prayer through the filling of God the Holy Spirit.
God hears one non-protocol prayer, the rebound prayer, the confession of sin. God does not hear prayers from the carnal believer!
Unanswered Prayers :Unanswered Prayers
Unanswered Prayers :Unanswered Prayers God will not answer your prayers if you are:
Carnal
In a State of Sin
Under the Control of Your Old Sin Nature
Unanswered Prayers :Unanswered Prayers God will not answer your prayers if you are:
Carnal
In a State of Sin
Under the Control of Your Old Sin Nature
Prayer failure is always due to carnality.
Unanswered Prayers :Unanswered Prayers God will not answer your prayers if you are:
Carnal
In a State of Sin
Under the Control of Your Old Sin Nature
Prayer failure is always due to carnality.
“If I cherish iniquity in my stream of consciousness, the Lord will not listen to me.” Psalm 66:18 RBT
Unanswered Prayers :Unanswered Prayers Indifference to or rejection of Bible doctrine guarantees prayer malfunction.
Unanswered Prayers :Unanswered Prayers Indifference to or rejection of Bible doctrine guarantees prayer malfunction.
Wrong Priorities
Unanswered Prayers :Unanswered Prayers Indifference to or rejection of Bible doctrine guarantees prayer malfunction.
Wrong Priorities
Arrogance Complex of Sins
Unanswered Prayers :Unanswered Prayers Indifference to or rejection of Bible doctrine guarantees prayer malfunction.
Wrong Priorities
Arrogance Complex of Sins
Arrogant believers are never heard.
Unanswered Prayers :Unanswered Prayers Indifference to or rejection of Bible doctrine guarantees prayer malfunction.
Wrong Priorities
Arrogance Complex of Sins
Arrogant believers are never heard.
Rejection of Doctrine
Unanswered Prayers :Unanswered Prayers Indifference to or rejection of Bible doctrine guarantees prayer malfunction.
Wrong Priorities
Arrogance Complex of Sins
Arrogant believers are never heard.
Rejection of Doctrine
Malfunction in your spiritual life leads to misunderstanding God’s Will and Plan.
Unanswered Prayers :Unanswered Prayers Indifference to or rejection of Bible doctrine guarantees prayer malfunction.
Wrong Priorities
Arrogance Complex of Sins
Arrogant believers are never heard.
Rejection of Doctrine
Malfunction in your spiritual life leads to misunderstanding God’s Will and Plan.
All prayers must comply with protocol.
Unanswered Prayers :Unanswered Prayers Indifference to or rejection of Bible doctrine guarantees prayer malfunction.
Wrong Priorities
Arrogance Complex of Sins
Arrogant believers are never heard.
Rejection of Doctrine
Malfunction in your spiritual life leads to misunderstanding God’s Will and Plan.
All prayers must comply with protocol.
Failure in marriage spills over in to failure in prayer.
Unanswered Prayers :Unanswered Prayers Only knowledge of doctrine and resultant virtue can solve domestic problems.
Unanswered Prayers :Unanswered Prayers Failure in prayer life reflects failure in the spiritual life. Only knowledge of doctrine and resultant virtue can solve domestic problems.
Unanswered Prayers :Unanswered Prayers “Likewise you husbands, live with your wives on the basis of special knowledge as with a weaker vessel, since she is a woman, and show her respect as a fellow heir of the grace of life, so that your prayers may not be hindered.” 1 Peter 3:7 RBT Failure in prayer life reflects failure in the spiritual life. Only knowledge of doctrine and resultant virtue can solve domestic problems.
Unanswered Prayers :Unanswered Prayers Failure in prayer life reflects failure in the spiritual life. Only knowledge of doctrine and resultant virtue can solve domestic problems. Prayers are not answered because of lust, criminality, jealousy and false motivation.
Unanswered Prayers :Unanswered Prayers Failure in prayer life reflects failure in the spiritual life. Only knowledge of doctrine and resultant virtue can solve domestic problems. Prayers are not answered because of lust, criminality, jealousy and false motivation. Ask! But if you ask from wrong motives, your prayers will not be answered.
Unanswered Prayers :Unanswered Prayers “You lust and do not have [what you want], so you commit murder. Also, you are jealous and cannot obtain, so you fight and quarrel. You do not have, because you do not ask. You ask [in prayer] and do not receive, because you ask with wrong motives, so that you may spend it on pleasures.” James 4:2-3 RBT
Unanswered Prayers :Unanswered Prayers Cycles of divine discipline prevent prayers for deliverance from being answered.
Prayers from carnality are not answered.
God may remove that nation from history.
The carnal believer needs to grow spiritually.
Unanswered Prayers :Unanswered Prayers “You have covered yourself with a cloud so that no prayer can get through.” Lamentations 3:44 Cycles of divine discipline prevent prayers for deliverance from being answered.
Petition in Prayer :Petition in Prayer Petition is a prayer for yourself.
You ask for something: a petition.
Petition in Prayer :Petition in Prayer
Petition in Prayer :Petition in Prayer Petition is a prayer for yourself.
You ask for something: a petition.
Behind it is your desire or motive.
Petition in Prayer :Petition in Prayer Petition is a prayer for yourself.
You ask for something: a petition.
Behind it is your desire or motive.
Petition versus Desire or Motive Positive Petition – Negative Desire
Negative Petition – Positive Desire
Positive Petition – Positive Desire
Negative Petition – Negative Desire
Petition in Prayer :Petition in Prayer Petition Positive – Desire Negative
Petition in Prayer :Petition in Prayer Petition Positive – Desire Negative “Now appoint a king for us to judge us like all the nations.” 1 Samuel 8:5
Petition in Prayer :Petition in Prayer Petition Positive – Desire Negative “Nevertheless, the people refused to listen to the voice of Samuel, and they said, ‘No, but there shall be a king over us, that we also may be like all the nations, that our king may judge us and go out before us and fight our battles.’” 1 Samuel 8:19-20 NASB
Petition in Prayer :Petition in Prayer Petition Positive – Desire Negative Petition: The Jews wanted a king they could see.
Desire: They wanted to be happy.
Petition in Prayer :Petition in Prayer Petition Positive – Desire Negative Petition: The Jews wanted a king they could see.
Desire: They wanted to be happy.
God gave them a king: Positive Petition
Petition in Prayer :Petition in Prayer Petition Positive – Desire Negative Petition: The Jews wanted a king they could see.
Desire: They wanted to be happy.
God gave them a king: Positive Petition
God did not give happiness: Negative Desire.
Positive Petition Reply: A Human King
Negative Desire Reply: No Happiness
Petition in Prayer :Petition in Prayer Petition Negative – Desire Positive
Petition in Prayer :Petition in Prayer Petition Negative – Desire Positive Petition: Abraham petitioned that Ishmael might be his heir.
Petition in Prayer :Petition in Prayer Petition Negative – Desire Positive Petition: Abraham petitioned that Ishmael might be his heir. “And Abraham said to God, ‘Oh that Ishmael might live before You!’ But God said, ‘No, but Sarah your wife will bear you a son, and you shall call his name Isaac; and I will establish My covenant with him for an everlasting covenant for his descendants after him.’” Genesis 17:18-19 NASB
Petition in Prayer :Petition in Prayer Petition Negative – Desire Positive Petition: Abraham petitioned that Ishmael might be his heir.
The Petition was answered negatively: Ishmael would not be heir.
His desire was answered positively: Abraham received an heir in Isaac.
Petition - Negative: Ishmael was not to be an heir.
Desire - Positive: Abraham would have an heir.
Petition in Prayer :Petition in Prayer Petition Positive – Desire Positive
Petition in Prayer :Petition in Prayer Petition Positive – Desire Positive “Then Samson called to the Lord and prayed saying, ‘O Lord God, please remember me and please strengthen me just one time, O God, that with one blow I may get revenge on the Philistines for my two eyes.’” Judges 16:28
Petition in Prayer :Petition in Prayer Petition Positive – Desire Positive Sampson’s petition to strike the Philistines was granted.
Sampson’s desire, revenge, was also granted.
Petition in Prayer :Petition in Prayer Petition Positive – Desire Positive Sampson’s petition to strike the Philistines was granted.
Sampson’s desire, revenge, was also granted.
God does not approve of revenge.
He used Sampson to destroy a degenerate people.
Petition in Prayer :Petition in Prayer Petition Positive – Desire Positive “Then he kept saying, ‘Jesus, remember me when You come into your kingdom.’ Jesus replied to him, ‘I tell you the truth, today you will be with Me in paradise.’” Luke 23:42-43 RBT
Petition in Prayer :Petition in Prayer Petition Positive – Desire Positive “Then he kept saying, ‘Jesus, remember me when You come into your kingdom.’ Jesus replied to him, ‘I tell you the truth, today you will be with Me in paradise.’” Luke 23:42-43 RBT His petition was answered positively.
His desire for salvation answered positively..
Petition in Prayer :Petition in Prayer Petition Negative – Desire Negative
Jesus prayed at Gethsemane before His arrest.
Petition in Prayer :Petition in Prayer Petition Negative – Desire Negative
Jesus prayed at Gethsemane before His arrest.
“My Father, if it is possible, let this cup pass from Me; yet not as I will, but as You will…” Matthew 26:39 NASB
Intercessory Prayers :Intercessory Prayers
Intercessory Prayers :Intercessory Prayers Intercessory Prayer for a Nation
Elijah’s prayer on Mt. Carmel demonstrates the power of this prayer.
Intercessory Prayers :Intercessory Prayers Intercessory Prayer for a Nation
Elijah’s prayer on Mt. Carmel demonstrates the power of this prayer. “Elijah was a man with a nature like ours, and he prayed earnestly that it would not rain, and it did not rain on the earth for three years and six months. Then he prayed again, and the sky poured rain and the earth produced its fruit.” James 5:17-18 NASB
Intercessory Prayers :Intercessory Prayers The Power of Prevailing Prayer
Intercessory Prayers :Intercessory Prayers The Power of Prevailing Prayer
“So Peter was being kept in prison, but fervent prayer was made for him to God by the church.” Acts 12:5 NASB
Intercessory Prayers :Intercessory Prayers Peter was dramatically rescued. The Power of Prevailing Prayer
“So Peter was being kept in prison, but fervent prayer was made for him to God by the church.” Acts 12:5 NASB
Intercessory Prayers :Intercessory Prayers Peter was dramatically rescued.
Peter was in prison, chained between two guards, awaiting execution. The Power of Prevailing Prayer
“So Peter was being kept in prison, but fervent prayer was made for him to God by the church.” Acts 12:5 NASB
Intercessory Prayers :Intercessory Prayers Peter was dramatically rescued.
Peter was in prison, chained between two guards, awaiting execution.
Peter walked out of prison as a result of these prayers. The Power of Prevailing Prayer
“So Peter was being kept in prison, but fervent prayer was made for him to God by the church.” Acts 12:5 NASB
Intercessory Prayers :Intercessory Prayers Prayers for Unbelievers
Intercessory Prayers :Intercessory Prayers Prayers for Unbelievers
“Brethren, my heart’s desire and prayer to God for them [Jews] is for their salvation.” Romans 10:1 RBT
Intercessory Prayers :Intercessory Prayers You can and should pray for the unsaved. Prayers for Unbelievers
“Brethren, my heart’s desire and prayer to God for them [Jews] is for their salvation.” Romans 10:1 RBT
Intercessory Prayers :Intercessory Prayers Do not violate the unbeliever’s volition. You can and should pray for the unsaved. Prayers for Unbelievers
“Brethren, my heart’s desire and prayer to God for them [Jews] is for their salvation.” Romans 10:1 RBT
Intercessory Prayers :Intercessory Prayers This prayer is a demonstration of the power of virtue love. Do not violate the unbeliever’s volition. You can and should pray for the unsaved. Prayers for Unbelievers
“Brethren, my heart’s desire and prayer to God for them [Jews] is for their salvation.” Romans 10:1 RBT
Intercessory Prayers :Intercessory Prayers The Lord’s Prayer of John 17
Intercessory Prayers :Intercessory Prayers The Lord’s Prayer of John 17
Verse 3 “This is eternal life, that they may know You, the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom You have sent.”
Intercessory Prayers :Intercessory Prayers The Lord’s Prayer of John 17
Verse 3 “This is eternal life, that they may know You, the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom You have sent.”
Verse 13 “But now I come to You; and these things I speak in the world so that they may have My joy made full in themselves.
Intercessory Prayers :Intercessory Prayers The prayer in Matthew 6:9 is the disciples prayer for Israel. The Lord’s Prayer of John 17
Verse 3 “This is eternal life, that they may know You, the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom You have sent.”
Verse 13 “But now I come to You; and these things I speak in the world so that they may have My joy made full in themselves.
Special Prayers :Special Prayers
Special Prayers :Special Prayers Sanctification of Food
Special Prayers :Special Prayers Sanctification of Food “For everything created by God is good for food, and nothing is to be rejected if it is received with gratitude. For it is sanctified by means of the Word of God and prayer.” 1 Timothy 4:4-5 RBT
Special Prayers :Special Prayers Sanctification of Food The thanksgiving prayer before meals has a two-fold purpose:
It is the expression of gratitude for His logistical grace. “For everything created by God is good for food, and nothing is to be rejected if it is received with gratitude. For it is sanctified by means of the Word of God and prayer.” 1 Timothy 4:4-5 RBT
Special Prayers :Special Prayers Sanctification of Food The thanksgiving prayer before meals has a two-fold purpose:
It is the expression of gratitude for His logistical grace.
It is for the sanctification of food to eliminate potential harmful effects.
This prayer will protect you. “For everything created by God is good for food, and nothing is to be rejected if it is received with gratitude. For it is sanctified by means of the Word of God and prayer.” 1 Timothy 4:4-5 RBT
Special Prayers :Special Prayers Prayer for Those in Authority
Special Prayers :Special Prayers Prayer for Those in Authority “First of all, therefore, I request [in the sense of a command] that petitions, prayers, intercessions, thanksgivings be made on behalf of all mankind; on behalf of kings [rulers] and all who are in authority, that we may lead an undisturbed and tranquil life in the entire spiritual life and integrity.” 1 Timothy 2:1-2 RBT
Special Prayers :Special Prayers Prayer for the Sick “…and the prayer offered in faith will restore the one who is sick, and the Lord will raise him up, and if he has committed sins, they will be forgiven him.” James 5:15 NASB
Special Prayers :Special Prayers Prayer for the Unsaved
Special Prayers :Special Prayers Prayer for the Unsaved “Brethren, my heart’s desire and my prayer to God for them is for their salvation.” Romans 10:1 NASB
Special Prayers :Special Prayers Prayer for the Unsaved “Brethren, my heart’s desire and my prayer to God for them is for their salvation.” Romans 10:1 NASB Do not coerce unbeliever’s volition.
Pray that they will be exposed to the Gospel.
Pray for their opportunity for salvation.
Special Prayers :Special Prayers Prayer for Your Enemies “But I say to you, love your enemies, and pray for those who persecute you.” Matthew 5:44 RBT Virtue Love Dynamics of Spiritual Autonomy
Confidence of Spiritual Self-Esteem
Virtue of Spiritual Autonomy
Special Prayers :Special Prayers Special Prayers of Widows
Special Prayers :Special Prayers Special Prayers of Widows
“Now she who is a widow and has been left alone, and has fixed her confidence on God, she also continues in petitions and prayers [intercession] night and day.” 1 Timothy 5:5 RBT
Special Prayers :128 Special Prayers The Prayer for Spiritual Maturity
Special Prayers :129 Special Prayers “And this I pray, that your virtue-love may abound still more and more in doctrine and all discernment.” Philippians 1:9 The Prayer for Spiritual Maturity
Special Prayers :130 Special Prayers “For this reason, we… have not ceased to pray for you, and to ask that you might be filled with all doctrine of His will in all wisdom and spiritual understanding.” Colossians 1:9 The Prayer for Spiritual Maturity “And this I pray, that your virtue-love may abound still more and more in doctrine and all discernment.” Philippians 1:9
Special Prayers :131 Special Prayers Prayers for Communicators of Doctrine
Special Prayers :132 Special Prayers Prayers for Communicators of Doctrine “Devote yourselves to prayer; in it, keeping alert with an attitude of thanksgiving, praying at the same time for us as well, that God may open up to us a door for the teaching of the Word, so that we may communicate the mystery doctrine from Christ.” Colossians 4:2-3 RBT
Principles of Prayer :Principles of Prayer Closing Prayer