New Vision of Faith Ministerial Institute

NVOFMD101: Foundation for Ministry

Minister Teresa Smith

Elder Winifred M. Byrd

Prayer

Session Objectives

Students will be able to biblically explain the meaning and purpose of a consistent prayer life.

Session Objectives

• Students will be able to develop and utilize self-reflection strategies to improve the performance and quality of ministry.

Memory Verse - #1

Pray without ceasing. 1 Thess. 5:17

Memory Verse #2

And he spoke a parable unto them saying to this end that men should always pray and not faint.

Luke 18:1

Memory Verse #2

The Message BibleJesus told them a story showing that it

was necessary for them to pray consistently and never quit.

Luke 18:1

Intercessors &Prayer Warriors

Before you can effectively intercede for others – You must have a consistent lifestyle of prayer.– You must have a consistent lifestyle of studying

the Word– You must consistently commune with God.– You must understand the urgency of the time. 1

Peter 4:7– You must walk in and pursue a life of holiness.– You must believe/trust God.

PREPARATION FOR PRAYER

Work with your team to match the correct cards under the expectations of one who is prepared for intercession.

Principles of Prayer

Command

Confidence

Compliance

Cohesiveness

Celebration

Command

We were commanded to pray. - Luke 18:1

Confidence

We must believe/trust we will be answered. John 7:11

Compliance

We must pray according to the Word of God. John 15:7

We must know the Word of God. Joshua 1:8, 2 Timothy 2:15

Cohesiveness

We must work in unity.

Eph 4:8

Celebration

We must decree,testify and rejoice before, during and after our prayers.

Job 22:28, Rev.12:11,Philippians 4:4

Hebrews 13:15

Definition of prayer

Pray/prayer (4336) -proseuchomai ( pros-yoo-khom-ahee)From 4314 and 2172-directed to God whether stated or

implied

-fellowship/communing/talking with God.

Prayer

Prayer is simply communicating with God.

Communication is essential for any growing relationship,

including our relationship with God. Prayer is our means

of communicating with God.

WHO

In whose name should I pray?

WHO

We should always pray in the name of Jesus Christ.

John 15:16 and John

16:24

WHAT

What do I need to do in order for the Lord to hear my prayers?

WHAT

• Confess my sin - Psalms 56:18

• Obey God - 1 John 3:22-24

• Believe/Trust God - John 7:11

WHAT

• Are your requests lined up with God’s desires?

• What are God’s desires?

• Jesus said “If you abide in me and my words abide in you, ye shall ask what you will and it shall be done unto.”

• YOU MUST STAY IN THE WORD OF GOD TO KNOW WHAT GOD’S DESIRES ARE.

HOW

How do I know my prayers will be answered?

HOW

Jesus said. ”Whatsoever you ask in My name. I will do it.”

John 15: 7,11,16

Lord, teach us how to pray.

A Guide

to

Focused and Effective

Prayers

FIVE THINGS TO REMEMBER

• WORSHIP (for who God is)

• CONFESS (sin)

• GIVE THANKS (for what God has done and will do)

• DECREE & DECLARE (God’s Word)

• REQUEST (Your desire)

THE PRAYER THE LORD TAUGHT US.

• OUR FATHER WHO ART IN HEAVEN, HALLOWED BE THY NAME

This is Worship & Adoration.

THE PRAYER THE LORD TAUGHT US.

• THY KINGDOM COME THY WILL BE DONE ON EARTH AS IT IS IN HEAVEN

This is a request that lines up with

God’s will and desires.

THE PRAYER THE LORD TAUGHT US.

• GIVE US THIS DAY OUR DAILY BREAD

(prayer of provision,contentment and faith)

THE PRAYER THE LORD TAUGHT US.

• AND FORGIVE US OUR DEBTS AS WE FORGIVE OUR DEBTORS

(we must forgive and ask for forgiveness)

THE PRAYER THE LORD TAUGHT US.

• AND LEAD US NOT INTO TEMPTATION BUT DELIVER US FROM EVIL.

(we cannot overcome evil without the Lord)

(prayer of protection and deliverance)

Let’s Practice What We’ve Learned.

We will get in groups and prepare to pray based on the scenario your team

has been given.

Reflection

• Close your eyes• Take a deep breath. Exhale• Take another deep breath. Exhale. • Ask God to reveal to you what God’s purpose is for

today. What do you want me to take from this experience. Ask God to speak to you. Tell God that you are listening.

• Take a moment to listen.• Write down what you sense the Lord is saying to you.

Paul/Saul

• Paul – What components of today’s experience was

helpful to you?– How were those components helpful to you?

• Saul– What components of today’s experience need

modifying to help improve your experience?– How can we modify those components to help

your experience?