Prepared by Rev. Sheryl Shipman (scriptural ref. based on KJV)
What is A Prayer?
A prayer si a means of communication and contact with our Heavenly Father. It is also a channel through which and by which His power can be released to meet our needs.
Types of Prayer
Praise [Psalms 100:4]
Confession [1 John 1:9]
Forgiveness [Matthew 6:14-15]
Petition [Philippians 4:6]
Consecration [Matthew 26:39]
Intercession [James 5:16]
Faith [Hebrews 11:6]
Consistence [Psalms 55:17]
Agreement [Matthew 18:19
Prayer Principles as outlined in The Lord's Prayer
Matthew 6:9-13
Verse 9 - Come into the presence of God [Get God's attention]
Verse 10 - Consecration. Additional: 1 John 5:14-15. God's word is His will.
Verse 11 - Petition [Our Request]. Additional: Matthew 7:7, Matthew 11:22-24. Have Faith.
Verse 12 - Ask for forgiveness.
Verse 13 - Praise and Thanksgiving.
What has become known as the Lord's Prayer is the model which Jesus instructed the disciples to use in praying. It was modeled before the death, burial, and resurrection.
All prayer should close with a form of ''in Jesus' name'' [John 16:23-24].
Follow this brief formula in getting your results:
Ask
Believe
Have Faith
Recieve
Thank God!
God's Will Concerning:
Health and Healing - Isaiah 53:5, Matthew 8:16
Poverty and Lack - Philippians 4:19, Psalms 23:1
Worry - Matthew 6:25-34
Safety - Psalms 91:5-12
Additional Reading
Study of Prayer by Rev. Kenneth E. Hagin, Sr. You Can Have What You Say by Pastor Hagin Prayer That Availeth Much by Germaine Copeland Prayer Foundation by Pastor Kenneth Copeland
