I went to my friend’s church and one of their ministers preached on the aspects of prayers. I didn’t realize that it was so many dimensions to prayer. Of course, everyone has their own way of praying but what I got out of the sermon was how to deal with each prayer I pray. Sometimes I would think that God wasn’t hearing my prayers or I was praying incorrectly. I learned that God hears prayer that comes from the heart. If what you prayed was sincere and really came from the heart, that is how you know God heard your prayer. Many people look for the “sign” but just know that as you constantly seek God, those signs you desperately seek will appear automatically. Below are some notes taken from that sermon. Feel free to use these to enhance your prayer life.
Topics of prayer
1 it’s importance
2 prayer no answer
3 the Lord’s prayer
4 prayer categories
5 prayer and faith the dynamic dual
6 Prayer unleashed
Subject: The aspects of prayer
Prayer: not something you do when you get in trouble but something you do to prepare tough fitter when trouble comes
Scripture
“Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.
And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.”
Philippians 4:6-7 KJV
2 basic aspects of prayer
Petition- a request ex. God protect me today
Thanks-
Three types of prayer
- Thanksgiving
- Supplication getting yourself together
- Intercessory standing in the gap for others 1 Tim 2:1
Give God amply time in prayer
Give him time to respond to your prayer
Two categories of prayer
- Corporate or public The book of Acts, Acts 6
- Closet or private (War Room) Matthew 6:5-6
Prayers of specific purpose
Prayer of:
- Worship
- Consecration
- Faith
- Change circumstances
- Consecration and dedication
- Petition
- Healing
Pray about everything: pray without ceasing
Get into the word!!!!
