When we’re in a tough spot, we’re likely to pray more. Most people understand that prayer is important, for it is one way we can connect to God. But most people confess that they don’t pray enough.
Here are the 5 secrets to effective praying;
1.You Have to Ask (James 4:2)
It probably goes without saying that if we want God to answer our prayers, we must pray. God can certainly meet all our needs without us praying, but the Bible is clear that He wants us to ask. God insists that we pray, because He knows that when we ask, we will be more likely to give Him the glory.
2.Get Alone with God (Matthew 6:6)
Jesus taught that when we pray, we should do so in secret before God, not in public so that we’re seen by others. One of the weaknesses in the Church today is that we have abandoned this practice of getting alone with God to devote ourselves to prayer.
3. Pray with Confidence (Hebrews 4:15-16)
The author of Hebrews said that we are to approach the throne of grace with confidence, so we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need.
4.Corporate Praise (Acts 4:24,31)
Praise has even greater power when it is entered into with other believers. The Early Church faced severe persecution, but when they joined their voices in praise to God, the power of God was released.
5.Pray with Humility (Luke 7:6-7)
A centurion, a Roman officer, asked Jesus to heal his servant. As important as he probably was in the community, he didn’t consider himself worthy for Jesus to come to his house. He didn’t come demanding but humbly.
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