The Power of Prayer
The Power to Prevail
What are you saying for me with THIS SITUATION?
“Prayin’ and pressin’ and pressin’ and prayin’”
When the enemy comes for you–are you gonna be ready for him?
God wants you relaxed in His presence.
“When I understand that you’re after my heart and not my hand, I will give you my hand!!”
How can a person learn how to prevail in prayer?
Crisis–desperation
Practice–set aside time and space, consistency & commitment
Fasting
Getting to know the Father – He is FOR you.
Humility
Luke 18:1-8
Vs. 8, “Will He find this kind of PERSISTENT faith on the earth?” amplified version
Get your mind off the HOW–and get it on the WHO.
Remind Him!! I know WHO, not HOW.
Other words that can be used to describe prayer:
Blessing
Supplication
Petition
Intercession
Devotion
Invocation
How do you believe you can enhance your own personal prayer life?
Doing it out of discipline: “you will only play as hard as you practice.”
It’s valuable: to the welfare and well-being of you and your family.
Doesn’t take fancy words - just a sincere heart and a humble cry
No comparison - it’s not about what others’ are doing.
We all got HOLES IN THE SOULS - gotta fill the holes!
Keeping things simple - allow it grow with the Holy Spirit
It is a privilege to PRAY!
Discussion Questions:
What would it mean for you to prevail in your life right now?
How can a person learn how to prevail in prayer?
How do you believe you can enhance your own personal prayer life?