Jennifer Kennedy Dean, the executive director of the Praying Life Foundation, in Blue Springs, Missouri wrote the following about the value of prayer in the March 2001 issue of the Decision magazine: “Prayer is a key that God has placed in your hand. Prayer is a conduit through which God’s power and provision flows. “God loves you with a passion that you … Read More
Prayer Journal
In David Jeremiah’s book “Prayer the Great Adventure” (page 224-235), David discusses the value of keeping a Spiritual Journal. Keeping a Spiritual Journal will help us effectively measure our spiritual progress and to hold ourselves accountable to God’s schedule for our lives. Journaling not only provides a road map for where we have been, but also where we are going. A Spiritual Journal is also a … Read More
Scripture & Prayer
Kinds of Prayer: Matthew 6:6 – Secret Acts 10:2 – Family Matthew 18:20 – Group I Corinthians 14:14-17 – Public Parts of Prayer: Daniel 4:34 & 35 – Adoration I John 1:9 – Confession I Timothy 2:1-3 – Supplication James 5:5 – Intercession Philippians 4:6 – Thanksgiving Personal Requirements of Prayer: Psalms 66:18 & 19 – Purity of Heart Matthew … Read More
Prayer Suggestions
Thank God for: His love, support and grace The opportunities that come with each day The opportunities to help those in need Those who help, teach and mentor me Those who listen to me Share with God my hopes and dreams. Pray for: Myself A time and place to have my quiet time with God The strength needed in resisting … Read More
Prayer Ministry Coordinator
Possible Purpose Statement: Our Prayer Ministry will encourage each person and ministry to be rooted in prayer so that they might experience the depth and fullness of God’s love. Prayer Ministry Scripture Verses: Ephesians 3:16-19 is Paul’s prayer for spiritual growth. I pray that out of his glorious riches He may strengthen you with power through His Spirit in your inner … Read More
Developing Daily Prayer
• When we passionately desire to be with God and want to learn about God, then we have reached the first step in developing a habit of praying daily. • Prayer is the expression of the human heart in conversation with God. The more natural our prayers, the more real God becomes to us. Prayer is also a time when … Read More
A Quiet Time with God
The purpose of having A Quiet Time with God is for Christians to study the Bible, talk to God, listen to God and to do what God is calling us to do. It is important for us to remember that II Corinthians 5:9 states that “Our only goal is to please God whether we live here or there (heaven).” The … Read More
A.C.T.S. of Prayer
Adoration To praise God. Listen to worship tapes or CD’s. Read the Psalms. Think of all the descriptive words about God, and then pray: “God, you are_______” and complete the sentence with the words you thought of. Exodus 15:1-15 Psalm 63:1-8 Daniel 2:19-23 and Daniel 4:34-35 Matthew 11:25-26 Luke 4:8 Ephesians 3:21-22 Confession To confess our sins to God. Think … Read More
It Begins With You Accepting a Simple Challenge
“PQT” is an acronym for Personal Quiet Time (daily meditation and application of Scripture, weekly worship, Sabbath rest, journaling, accountable fellowship, etc).