Family,
In 2008, during a retreat, the Lord led me in a teaching on how to pray. One thing that stood out to me was breathing is similar to prayer, you literally cannot live without either one. We find many ways to pray but when you know “Who” you are talking to, it is something to behold. It’s like when the disciples asked Jesus, “Master how should we pray”...let’s look at Matthew 6:9-13: After this manner therefore pray ye: Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done on earth, as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil: For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen.
What an astonishing prayer that Jesus gave His disciples. This prayer is still used widely today. Breathe for me and read a more extensive approach from one of my many studies by Tommy Higle called Journey Into Discipleship, this was the closest to the already modeled prayer of our Lord Jesus to approaching God like Christ. After realizing Tommy Higle’s summary of prayer was on one-accord with the already spoken word of Christ, this wisdom inspired me to seek God and find scriptures to help me pray effectively. So, let us pray in the most powerful way using five simple acts listed below.
Confession - 1 John 1:9-10 ~ if we confess our sins He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. If we say that we have not sinned, we make him a liar, and his word is not in us.
Adoration - Psalms 145:1-4 KJV ~ I will extol thee, my God, O king; and I will bless thy name forever and ever. Every day will I bless thee; and I will praise thy name forever and ever. Great is the Lord , and greatly to be praised; and his greatness is unsearchable. One generation shall praise thy works to another, and shall declare thy mighty acts. Psalm 139:14 ~ I will praise thee for I am fearfully and wonderfully made, marvellous are thy works and that my soul knows right well.
Thanksgiving - 1 Thessalonians 5:17-18 ~ Pray without ceasing. In everything give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.
Intercession - and Jesus is on the right hand of God making intercession for the saints, He is the greatest intercessor! ^ Romans 8:34 ~ Who is he that condemneth? It is Christ that died, yea rather, that is risen again, who is even at the right hand of God, who also maketh intercession for us.
Petition - Philippians 4:6-7~ Be anxious for nothing but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving, let your request be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.
If you approach the Lord as the bible says, wisely with truth and childlike faith all you need to do from here is sit back and breathe and watch God move. Prayers will be answered so be sure to write your prayers down— especially, petitions!
Be encouraged.
Love your sister in Christ, Latoya
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