How To Pray And Live A Holy Life.

Jesus Said;" Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord."
(Matt 23:39)

Prayer is a multifaceted communication between believers
and their Lord Jesus.


 

The Reasons For Prayer

Prayer is necessary in order to communicate
and or to fellowship directly with God.

1. Believers are commanded by God to pray (fellowship)
    (1Ch 16:11; Ps 105:4; Isa 55:6; Am 5:4,6; Eph 6:17-18; Col 4:2; 1Th 5:17; Mt 26:41; Lk 18:1; Jn 16:24)

2. Prayer is the key to receiving God's blessings and the promise of the fulfillment of the   
    Holy Spirit. 
    (Lk 11:5-13; Ac 1:8, 1:14, 2:1-4, 4:31; Ro 15:30-32; 2Co 1:11; Eph 6:18-20; Php 1:19; Col 4:3-4; Jas 5:14-15)

3. Their are many things that will not be accomplished in God's kingdom without the 
     intercessory prayers of believers.  God's plan in salvation is for believers to 
     be co-workers in his kingdom.  (Mt 9:38)

The 9 Requirements of Effective Praying
(Several conditions must be met for our prayers to be effective.)

1.  You must genuinely praise and adore God. "Everything is possible for him who believes" 
        Matt 9:23 also see (Ps 150; Mk 9:23, 11:24; Ac 2:47; Ro 15:11; Heb 10:22; Jas1:6)

2.  You must sincerely confess your each and every known sin to God daily.  
     "If we confess our sins, he is faithful and righteous to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from 
       all unrighteousness." 
       1Jn 1:9  also see ( Jas 5:15-16; Ps 51; Lk 18:13; 1Jn 1:9)

3.  Our prayers must be addressed directly to Jesus.  
       "And whatever request you make in my name, that I will do, so that the Father may have glory in the Son." 
       Jn 14:13 

4.  Prayer can only be effective if it serves God's will and his kingdom.
     "And we are certain that if we make any request to him which is right in his eyes, he will give ear to us:" 
       1Jn 5:14   also see (1Ki 18:1, 18:21-24; Mt 6:10; Lk 11:2)

5. We must seek God's will and must be living within God's will if we seek a relationship 
    with God.  
     "But seek ye first his kingdom, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you."
      (Mt 6:33) also see (Exo 26:33, 33:17;Ps 34:13-14, 66:18; Lk 18:14; 2Ch 6:36-39, 7:14; 1Jn 3:22; Jas 4:3,  5:16-18)

6.  We need to be persistent in prayer.  "pray without ceasing;" 
       1Thess 5:17 also see (Exo 17:11; 1Ki 17:17-23, 18:41-45; Mt7:7-8; Lk 18:1-7; Col 4:2; 1Th 5:17)

      A) We need to pray many times per day and everyday.                                         
      B)  We should pray even at times when prayer is not desirable.                      
      C)  Never be ashamed to pray to Jesus anywhere or at anytime.                      
      D)  Prayer is not an option, but a requirement by Jesus our Lord and Savior.   
      E)  We should be praying for our: government, states, towns, schools, churches, law enforcement, medical 
            services, neighbors, family, friends, missionaries, the world, and for the evil in the world.

 7.  We need to give thanksgiving to God.  
       "Enter into his gates with thanksgiving, And into his courts with praise: Give thanks unto him, and bless 
       his name."  (Ps 100:4)  also see (Mt 11:25-26; Php 4:6)
       
      A) We need to give thanks to God for our: food, family, health, home, money to pay bills, employment,  
            warmth, love, God's mercy, salvation, deliverance from evil, peace, protection, and our blessed life.

8.  We need to ask according to our needs.  
       Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you:  for 
       every one that ask will  receive it and he that seek it will  find it and to him that knock it shall be opened.   
       Or what man is there of you, who, if his son shall ask him for a loaf, will give him a stone;  or if he shall 
       ask for a fish, will give him a serpent?  If ye then, being evil, know how to give good gifts unto your 
       children, how much more shall your Father who is in heaven give good things to them that ask him?
       (Mt 7:7-11) also see (Ps 27:7-12; Jas 4:2-3; Mt 7:7-11; Php 4:6)

9. We need to pray for others; the saved, the unsaved, the sick, the hurt, the evil, the lost, 
    and even those we do not know. 
    Simon, Simon, Satan has made a request to have you, so that he may put you to the test as grain is 
     tested:  But I have made prayer for you, that your faith may not go from you: and when you are turned 
     again, make your brothers strong.   (Lk 22:31-32) also see (Nu 14:13-19; Ps 122:6-9; Lk 23:34; James 5:13-15)

Are Their Different Ways To Pray? YES

What Posture Should I be Using for Prayer?

* NOTE: Posture isn't important for as long as prayer can be done successfully.

What Should I Be Praying For?

1. First thing you should pray for is God's name remains holy and that God's will to be 
    done on earth as it is done in heaven.
    After this manner therefore pray ye. Our Father who art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom 
     come. Thy will be done,  as in heaven, so on earth.  (Mt 6: 9-10; Also Lk 11:2)

2. Thank God for all the blessings he given on to you. (Especially for Salvation)
    
3. Thank God for providing you with your daily provisions.
     (Examples: food, housing, health, employment, gifts, money to pay bills, your blessed life, etc.)
      Give us this day our daily bread.  (Mt 6:11)

4. Thank God for forgiving us our sins (Repent).
     And forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors.  (Mt 6:12)

5. Ask God to keep us from temptation (sins), and all evil.
    And bring us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil `one.'  (Mt 6:13)

6. Ask for healing for a mental or physical illness or condition. Note: It can be for anyone. 

7. Ask God to speak to your heart and soul concerning what your role is here on 
    earth towards the fulfillment of God's will.

8. Ask God for guidance to any questions you have and (or) with a problem you are 
    currently facing.

9. Pray for your brothers and sisters in Christ.  Also pray for the people of the world, the church,
    the governments, and for authority figures for God's blessing and for God's will to be done.

      Review The 9 Requirements of Effective Praying