Prayer activates angelic activities.

“And the whole multitude of the people were praying without at the time of incense. And there appeared unto him an angel of the Lord standing on the right side of the altar of incense.”           Luke 1:10-11(KJV) This was a time of corporate prayer in our opening scripture, and the Bible records that as they prayed, an angel of the Lord appeared to Zachariah. This angel came to attend to the need in his life because the Bible tells us in Luke 1:13 that the angel said to Zachariah, “… Fear not, Zacharias: for thy prayer...

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Pray with thanksgiving and faith.

“Continue in prayer, and watch in the same with thanksgiving” Colossians 4:2(KJV) From our opening scripture we see that when we pray, there should be thanksgiving in our prayers. For instance, lets assume you are praying for God to touch the heart of your Boss. And you prayed saying, “Father, your word says the heart of a king is in your hands and you direct it as the water course to wherever you please, so Father in the name of Jesus, I thank you that my Boss attitude has changed towards me, in Jesus name. Amen.” Your thanksgiving in your prayer...

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Be sensitive.

“And he taketh with him Peter and James and John, and began to be sore amazed, and to be very heavy” Mark 14:33(KJV) Today, I want you to learn something from our opening scripture that when you are feeling heavy, that is, when you are feeling down, or depressed it is important you spend time praying at such times. It means that there is something happening somewhere that you are unaware of but your spirit is picking it. When Jesus felt heavy in His Spirit, He went to pray.    So don’t sit there saying, “I don’t know why I am feeling...

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God delights in answering your prayers.

“And in that day ye shall ask me nothing. Verily, verily, I say unto you, Whatsoever ye shall ask the Father in my name, he will give it you.”       John 16:23(KJV) Jesus is saying to us here that whatever we ask the Father in His name, the Father ‘will’ give it to us. The word ‘will’ means determined, delighted, takes pleasure in. So whatever we ask the Father in the Name of Jesus, He is delighted to give it to us. Whatever we ask the Father in the Name of Jesus, He takes pleasure in giving it to us.  This shows us that...

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God is aware and He cares 2.

“And it shall come to pass, that before they call, I will answer; and while they are yet speaking, I will hear.” Isaiah 65:24(KJV) Do you know that what some people call prayer is actually quarreling with God? Imagine some one praying and saying, “Oh Father, let me just tell you. I am tired. And if you do not do it for me now, I will backslide.” The reason people pray that way is because they do not know the Father. That is the problem a lot of Christians are having, they do not know the Father. 2 Peter 1:2 says, “Grace and peace be multiplied...

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God is aware and He cares 1.

“… for your Father knoweth what things ye have need of, before ye ask him.” Matthew 6:8(KJV) When you know that the Father knows what you need before you ask Him, you will be able to rest in prayer. God is aware of all your needs before you ask Him. So do not pray as though you are trying to convince God. Don’t pray that way. I remember the story of a dear minister of God who was praying one day for souls to be saved and he said he prayed to a point and he said to the Lord, “You know that I want this people to be saved more than You.” Then the...

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Do you know the Father?

“That I may know him …” Philippians 3:10a (KJV) I read the story of the young man that recited the 23rd Psalm and after he was through reciting it, everyone was clapping. Then an older man also recited that same 23rd Psalm and by the time he was through reciting it to the same audience, everyone was crying. What was the difference? The older man said, the young man knows the Psalm but I know the shepherd. Therefore today, don’t just know about prayer, know the one that you are praying to. He is your Father. There was a time I went to see a lady...

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Pray with understanding.

“But when ye pray, use not vain repetitions, as the heathen do: for they think that they shall be heard for their much speaking.” Matthew 6:7(KJV) Our opening scripture teaches us not to pray like the heathen who think that they shall be heard because of their much speaking. I want you to observe that Jesus said, “…they think that they shall be heard …” This reveals from the words of Jesus that many pray based on their assumption. This is because they think that they shall be heard because of their much speaking. For instance, some people think...

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Walk in Wisdom.

“If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.” James 1:5(KJV) In our opening scripture, the Bible clearly makes an appeal to all who lack wisdom to ask, and God will give liberally to those who ask Him. So if you lack wisdom ask. This is because as a child of God you ought to walk in the wisdom of God concerning every area of your life.  What is wisdom? Wisdom is insight into God’s plan and purpose for a person, a place or a thing. Therefore, walking in the...

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Pray in line with the Word of God.

“And it came to pass, that, as he was praying in a certain place, when he ceased, one of his disciples said unto him, Lord, teach us to pray, as John also taught his disciples.”  Luke 11:1(KJV) Prayer is communicating with God in line with His Word. From our opening scripture, the Bible is letting us know that prayer can be taught, because the disciples came to Jesus and said to Him, “…Lord, teach us to pray,…” Since prayer can be taught, it means that prayer is both an act and a science. It is important for you to know the right way to...

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Fasting and prayer 2.

 “As they ministered to the Lord, and fasted, the Holy Ghost said, Separate me Barnabas and Saul for the work whereunto I have called them.” Acts 13:2(KJV) From our opening scripture, we see that fasting and prayer will make you sensitive to divine timing. For instance the Bible says as they ministered and prayed here in our opening scripture, God spoke to them concerning Paul and Barnabas and that they should be separated for the ministry to which He has called them. So as a result of their participation in this time of prayer and fasting...

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Fasting and prayer 1.

“… give yourselves to fasting and prayer …” 1 Corinthians 7:5(KJV)  Do you know that fasting and prayer is part of your Christian service? Some Christians don’t fast unless there is a call to fast in their Churches. But God can actually instruct you to pray and fast concerning His work on the earth or even in our nation. There are many things that God wants to do in this nation, He might not be able to do them or He might be able to them depending on the prayer of saints. This is why I always ask Christians, “Do you pray?” Do you have a...

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Your prayer life counts 2.

“Finally, brethren, pray for us, that the word of the Lord may have free course, and be glorified, even as it is with you: And that we may be delivered from unreasonable and wicked men: for all men have not faith. But the Lord is faithful, who shall stablish you, and keep you from evil.”              2 Thessalonians 3:1-3(KJV) There is such a thing as a prayer covering or prayer protection. This is because prayer can avert evil from happening to you. For instance, there was a time I sensed a strong call to prayer...

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Your prayer life counts 1.

“… But prayer was made without ceasing by the church unto God for him.” Acts 12:5(DRB) God can do much with a Church that prays much, and God can do little with a Church that prays little. When I was getting ready for ministry, there was an older brother I had in Church and he called me one day and he started counseling me from time to time knowing that I had the call of God on my life. Then I asked him during one of those sessions, “Sir, why are you interested in me? Not much people seem to be interested in me.” Then he answered and said, “Only...

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Take prayer seriously.

“And he spake a parable unto them to this end, that men ought always to pray, and not to faint” Luke 18:1(KJV) From our opening scripture, we see that every believer is called to pray and not to give up or quit. The Bible tells us in 1 Thessalonians 5:17, “Pray without ceasing.” In other words, don’t stop praying. The Bible tells us to pray on all occasions. This means that you as a believer ought to take every time of prayer seriously. Psalm 141:2 says, “Let my prayer be set forth before thee as incense; and the lifting up of my hands as the...

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Don’t worry.

“Don't worry about anything, but in all your prayers ask God for what you need, always asking him with a thankful heart.” Philippians 4:6(GNB) Do you know that your Heavenly Father feels what you feel. Someone may ask, Does Jesus know what it means for someone not to have accommodation? Yes he does. When He went to Samaria, the Bible says that He had no place to lay His head. So you would agree that Jesus knows what it means for you to lack accommodation. This is why He can be touched with the feelings of our infirmity. Therefore, because we...

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God already answered.

“We don't have a priest who is out of touch with our reality… ” Hebrews 4:15(MSG) Our opening scripture is letting us know that Jesus can be touched by our weakness and He understands what we may be going through. Sometimes some people pray and say, “O God, if only you know what I am going through, you would have done something.” They blame God for their problems as though its God’s fault. I would like to share this analogy with you: Lets say you needed  money and I paid a hundred thousand naira into your account. Then I called to let you...

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Don’t pray like the heathen.

“But when ye pray, use not vain repetitions, as the heathen do: for they think that they shall be heard for their much speaking.” Matthew 6:7(KJV) The Lord Jesus teaches us in our opening scripture not to pray with vain repetitions; in other words, He is admonishing us not to pray as though God does not know what we need or He is not concerned about what you need. The concept some Christians have about prayer is that they have to bombard the gates of heaven. No you are not to bombard heaven or the Father with your prayers. This is because when...

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Pray rightly.

“Be not ye therefore like unto them: for your Father knoweth what things ye have need of, before ye ask him.” Matthew 6:8(KJV) Our opening scripture, lets us know that we have a compassionate Father; a Father that knows what we have need of before we ask Him. Yet someone may say, “God if you only know what I need you would have helped me.” God knows what you need but the issue is that you do not know the principles that govern prayer therefore you are not getting results from your prayer. I use to have a friend whose aunt was a very special...

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What is your motive?

“And when thou prayest, thou shalt not be as the hypocrites are: for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and in the corners of the streets, that they may be seen of men. Verily I say unto you, They have their reward.” Matthew 6:5(KJV) From our opening scripture it is obvious to you that your motive in prayer is what decides your results from prayer. For instance if I am praying loud so that you can hear me pray, then I have gotten my reward because you have heard me pray. Also if I do my singing in worship to God so that others can hear...

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You have a blank cheque.

“And in that day ye shall ask me nothing. Verily, verily, I say unto you, Whatsoever ye shall ask the Father in my name, he will give it you.” John 16:23(KJV) Our opening scripture reveals to us in Jesus’ own words that we do not pray to Him, instead He tells us to pray to the Father in His Name. We love Jesus, we fellowship with Him, we honor Him, but we pray to the Father. Jesus said, “Whatsoever ye shall ask the Father in my name, he will give it you.” That is a blank cheque Jesus has given to us before the Father. There was a time my wife...

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We pray to the Father 2.

“For this cause I bow my knees unto the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, Of whom the whole family in heaven and earth is named” Ephesians 3:14-15(KJV) All through the scriptures, we observe that the Bible way to pray is being shown us. Firstly, we see that when we pray we must speak words. Secondly, we see that we do not pray to Jesus or the Holy Spirit, but instead we pray to the Father in the Name of Jesus. When you read through the gospels, you would notice that every time Jesus prayed, He spoke words and He starts by calling God Father....

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We pray to the Father 1

“And he said unto them, When ye pray, say, Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done, as in heaven, so in earth.”    Luke 11:2(KJV) From our opening scripture, Jesus is letting us know that when we pray we should say, “Our Father.” This means that all of us who are God’s children have equal rights in His presence. In Mark 14:36 when Jesus prayed in the garden of Gethsamane, He said, “…Abba, Father, all things are possible unto thee …” Going by the example of Jesus, we can see  that...

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The Father rewards your prayers.

“But when ye pray, use not vain repetitions, as the heathen do: for they think that they shall be heard for their much speaking.” Matthew 6:7(KJV) In our opening scripture, Jesus says to you that when you pray, do not use vain repetitions  Why? Jesus said in Matthew 6:8, “… for your Father knoweth what things ye have need of, before ye ask him.” This verse lets us know that when we pray, we pray to the Father. This is important because  you must know who you pray to. We do not pray to Jesus, no we pray to the Father in the Name...

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Pray based on the Word.

“And Jacob said, O God of my father Abraham, and God of my father Isaac, the LORD which saidst unto me, Return unto thy country, and to thy kindred, and I will deal well with thee:” Genesis 32:9(KJV)  I want you to notice from our opening scripture in the prayer of Jacob that he begins his prayer by bringing God’s Word back to Him. He said, “…the LORD which saidst unto me, Return unto thy country, and to thy kindred, and I will deal well with thee:” This is the right way to pray, but for some people, when they want to pray, the first thing...

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Ask in faith.

“And it shall come to pass, that before they call, I will answer; and while they are yet speaking, I will hear.”       Isaiah 65:24(KJV) From our opening scripture, the Bible lets us know that before we call He answers and while we are yet speaking, He hears us. God does not hear us because of much speaking. In otherwords God does not hear us just because we prayed again and again. He heard us the moment we prayed in faith. George Muller was travelling in a ship one time and there was mist in the sea and they couldn't see their...

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Call God Father.

“These words spake Jesus, and lifted up his eyes to heaven, and said, Father, the hour is come; glorify thy Son, that thy Son also may glorify thee: As thou hast given him power over all flesh, that he should give eternal life to as many as thou hast given him. And this is life eternal, that they might know thee the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom thou hast sent. I have glorified thee on the earth: I have finished the work which thou gavest me to do. And now, O Father, glorify thou me with thine own self with the glory which I had with...

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Pray based on Word knowledge.

“Produce your cause, saith the LORD; bring forth your strong reasons, saith the King of Jacob.” Isaiah 41:21(KJV) People who do not pray according to the Word of God, pray to  the Father as if they are trying Him to see if He will answer their prayer. This is because their faith was not built on the Word of God before they asked.  So before you go to the Father praying and asking for anything, make sure that your faith  and your asking is based on the Word of God. That is the way to always get answers to your prayers.   I...

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Praying God’s will.

“And this is the confidence that we have in him, that, if we ask any thing according to his will, he heareth us:” 1 John 5:14(KJV) Today from our opening scripture, we see that if we ask any thing according to God’s will, he hears us. God’s will is His Word. Therefore, when we pray according to the Word of God, He hears us. So when I pray according to the Word of God, I am confident knowing that God hears me. God wants you to know that He hears you when you pray according to His Word. In 1 John 5:15, the Bible says, “And if we know that he...

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What is prayer?

“And he said unto them, When ye pray, say, …” Luke 11:2(KJV) Prayer can be simply defined as communicating with God. If prayer is communicating with God, then prayer is not thinking, neither is it meditation. Therefore, if you are praying you must be talking. In otherwords you cannot say that you are praying in your mind. In Luke 11:1 the Bible says, “And it came to pass, that, as he was praying in a certain place, when he ceased, one of his disciples said unto him, Lord, teach us to pray, as John also taught his disciples.” In the verse we...

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