PRAYERS THAT WORK
How To Boldly Ask God To Act
“Night and day we pray earnestly for you, asking God to let us see you again to fill the gaps in your faith.” 1 Thessalonians 3:10 (NLT)
I. PRAY FREQUENTLY
“And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the saints.” Ephesians 6:18 (NIV)
II. PRAY ERNESTLY
“Now to Him who is able to do exceeding abundantly beyond all that we ask or think, according to the power that works within us.” Ephesians 3:20 (NASB)
III. PRAY SPECIFICALLY
“So let us come boldly to the throne of our gracious God. There we will receive his mercy, and we will find grace to help us when we need it most.” Hebrews 4:16 (NLT)
BOLDNESS IS ASKING GOD TO ACT
DIRECTIONS FOR SPECIFIC PRAYERS:
“May God our Father and our Lord Jesus bring us to you very soon. And may the Lord make your love for one another and for all people grow and overflow, just as our love for you overflows. May he, as a result, make your hearts strong, blameless, and holy as you stand before God our Father when our Lord Jesus comes again with all his holy people. Amen.” 1 Thessalonians 3:11-13 (NLT)
PRAY FOR GOD TO REMOVEABLE OBSTACLES
“When the uproar had ended, Paul sent for the disciples and, after encouraging them, said good-by and set out for Macedonia.” Acts 20:1 (NIV)
PRAY FOR GOD TO INCREASE LOVE
“While knowledge may make us feel important, it is love that really builds up the church.” 1 Corinthians 8:1 (NLT)
“…if I have a faith that can move mountains, but have not love, I am nothing.” 1 Corinthians 13:2 (NIV)
PRAY FOR A CHANGE OF HEART
PRAY FOR GOD’S GREATEST WILL
PRAY FOR GOD’S ULTIMATE END IN MIND