Not only does the Bible encourage (indeed command) private prayer, but also calls for a corporate expression in prayer, the results of which are startling. Examples are seen both the Old and New Testaments of the efficacy of many people agreeing in prayer concerning the purposes of God, and releasing God’s awesome power into the…
All prayer changes things in one way or another, but we here consider two kinds of prayer specifically given to change situations, and turn things around. Other kinds of prayer also could come under this category such as prayer in the Spirit or united prayer to mention just two. However, we have chosen just two…
Other prayers that deepen and develop relationship include: i. The prayer of praise and worship. Luke 24:52-53; Acts 13:1-4 ii. Soaking/waiting on God (practising His presence). Matthew 11:28-30; Psalm 27:14 iii. Prayer in the Spirit (praying in tongues). 1 Corinthians 14:14-15 These kinds of prayer are also used in other ways, and their purposes are…
We will consider in a later session the dynamics of relational (fellowship) prayer through the exercise of prayer tracks like ‘Tabernacle Prayer’ and ‘The Lord’s Prayer’ in separate sessions. In this section we will look at: The prayer of confession and repentance The prayer of consecration The prayer of commitment (casting our cares upon the…
Ephesians 6:18 makes it clear that there are different kinds of prayer that God has provided to obtain the results we need to see God’s will established in the earth. Each ‘manner’ or kind of prayer has different rules, which when applied bring promised results. In this session we will again look at some general…
Our great need in this day is not professional pray-ers, but men and women filled with the Spirit of prayer. As we have just established, our prayer life flows from the heart of Christ our Head. We are one spirit with Him and we are moved with the rivers that flow from His heart. His…
