How do we make prayer a part of our everyday life?

We can learn from three things that Jesus did…

• A CERTAIN TIME
Jesus got up very early in the morning to spend time with His Heavenly Father. In order for prayer to work, we should do the same. Make a daily appointment with God and keep it.

• A CERTAIN PLACE
Jesus had a prayer place. Your prayer place needs to be an undistracted environment where you can pray out loud and perhaps have some worship music playing in the background.

• A CERTAIN PLAN
Go into your prayer time with a plan. If it changes that’s fine. When Jesus taught His disciples how to pray, He gave His disciples a prayer outline. We call it the Lord’s Prayer.

“Lord, teach us to pray…” (Luke 11:1).
“Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name,

 

You have not received a spirit that makes you fearful slaves.

Instead, you received God’s Spirit when he adopted you as his own children.

Now we call him, “Abba, Father” (Romans 8:15 NLT).

God loves for us to call Him our Father.

Establish your intimate relationship with Him and

thank Him for the relationship you have with Him.
“…Hallowed be Your Name…”

 

What are His Names?

Righteousness – He makes me clean

Sanctifier – He has called me and set me apart

Healer – He heals all my diseases

Banner of Victory – He has defeated my enemy

Shepherd – He speaks to me and leads me

Peace – He is my peace in every storm

Provider – He supplies all of my needs

 

 

God’s priorities:

Saving the Lost

Guiding those in authority – parental, spiritual, governmental, workplace

His will in us
“…Give us this day our daily bread…”

 

Ask God for what you want and need and then trust Him for the answer.

 

 

Ask God to check your heart and motives. Receive His forgiveness for any area that He brings to mind.

Forgive anyone who has offended you in any way. You can even forgive people in advance.

 

Take your stand against the enemy and fight the good fight of faith. Every lie that the enemy has told you should be replaced with the truth of God’s Word.

 

End your prayer time by reminding yourself of God’s ability.

Return to praise and make your faith declarations.

“Yours is the Kingdom” – all rule belongs to You

“Yours is the Power” – all mightiness flows from You

“Yours is the Glory” – Your victory shall be complete

 

 

 

 

The Tabernacle was the dwelling place of God where He met His people. As they entered the Tabernacle, they passed through seven stations as a protocol to God’s presence. Today, these same steps can help us to connect with God and lead us through important elements of prayer.

As the people of God entered the Tabernacle, they came in with thanksgiving on their lips. Thanking God for all the blessings in your life is a great way to begin. Every day, think of a fresh reason why you love and appreciate God.

 

In the Old Testament, everyone who had committed sin had to bring animal sacrifices. Jesus paid for all your sins once and for all. You simply need to receive the benefits of what Jesus did for you.

Salvation – God forgives all my sin

Healing – God heals all my diseases

Redemption – God rescues me from every attack

Transformation – God puts His love in me

Provision – God provides everything I need

 

The next step in the Tabernacle was a bowl of water where people could wash. Checking your hearts and motives and then surrendering your life to God is an important part of daily prayer. Here are some ways to keep your heart right with God.

Repent from any known sin.

Offer your body to God.

Your tongue – to speak good and not evil

Your eyes – to see God and the needs of others

Your ears – to be sensitive to His voice

Your hands – to do good to others

Your feet – to walk in God’s ways

Offer your mind to God (Philippians 4:8; Romans 12:2).

Ask God to give you the fruit of the Spirit (Galatians 5:22-23).

 

 

The next piece of furniture in the Tabernacle was a sevenbranched golden candlestick. The fire represents the Holy Spirit. Every day you should invite the presence of the Holy Spirit into your life.

The Spirit of the Lord

The Spirit of Wisdom

The Spirit of Understanding

The Spirit of Counsel The Spirit of Might T

he Spirit of Knowledge

The Fear of the Lord

 

A table with twelve loaves of bread represents the importance of reading God’s Word for daily sustenance. With this in mind, here are ways to nourish your soul:

Read God’s Word.

Claim His many great promises.

Ask for fresh revelation of the Word.

Take time to read and meditate on the Word.

Get a Word for the day.

 

A small altar of burning incense stood at the entrance to the Holy of Holies, where God’s presence dwelt. This altar represents worship. The people of God literally entered God’s presence worshipping the Names of God, including:

God is My Righteousness – Jeremiah 23:6

God is My Sanctifier – Leviticus 20:7-8

God is My Healer – Exodus 15:26

God is My Provider – Genesis 22:14

God is My Banner of Victory – Exodus 17:15

God is My Peace – Judges 6:24

God is My Shepherd – Psalm 23:1 God is

Always There – Ezekiel 48:35

 

The final place in the Tabernacle was the place where God’s presence dwelt. It was there that the priest interceded on behalf of the people. In the New Testament, you and I are all called priests and instructed to intercede for others.

Those in authority – spiritual, civil, family, and workplace

My family

My church – pastor, small group, members, and vision/mission

My city, nation, and world

My needs

 

This is a great prayer outline mixed with Scripture readings. Simply walk through the outline while you look up the passages of Scripture.

 

Think of a fresh reason to thank Him (Psalm 100:4, 118:24).

 

Present your body in worship (Romans 12:1; Psalm 63:3-4) by: Sing a new song to Him (Psalm 96:1-2; Colossians 3:16).

 

Kneeling before Him as your Lord

Lifting your hands to Him as your Source

Standing in praise before Him as your King

Clapping your hands with rejoicing

Dancing with joy as a child

Bowing your head in humility

 

Sing a new song to Him (Psalm 96:1-2; Colossians 3:16).

 

Ask God to search your heart (Psalm 139:23-24) for:

Sin – receive cleansing and righteousness

Selfishness – receive holiness and sanctification

Stress – receive life and power

Sickness – receive healing and strength

 

Remember the danger of self-deception (Jeremiah 17:9; 1 John 1:6-10).

Set a monitor on your mouth and heart (Psalm 19:14, 49:3).

Ask God to help you keep His purposes and goals in view (Psalm 90:12; Philippians 3:13-14).

 

Present the day’s details (Psalm 37:4-5, 31:14-15; Deuteronomy 33:25):

Choose the fear of the Lord.

Commit your works to God

 

Indicate your dependence upon God (Proverbs 3:5-7; Psalm 131:1-3).

Request specific direction for actions and decisions (Psalm 25:4-5; Isaiah 30:21).

Choose to obey God’s explicit instructions (Matthew 6:11, 7:7-8).

In the Word of God

By choosing to do His will

Prayer is not only communion with God; it is confrontation with the enemy.

These prayers are very helpful in spiritual warfare.

 

(based on Ephesians 6:13-17)

“Thank You, Lord, for my salvation. I receive it in a new and fresh way from You and I declare that nothing can separate me from the love of Christ and the place I have in Your kingdom. I wear Your righteousness today against all condemnation and corruption. Cover me with Your holiness and purity—defend me from all assaults against my heart. Lord, I put on the belt of truth. I choose a lifestyle of honesty and integrity. Expose the lies I have believed, and show me the truths I need today. I choose to live for the Gospel in every moment. Show me where You are working and lead me to it. Give me strength to walk daily with You. I believe that You are powerful against every lie and assault of the enemy. You have good in store for me. Nothing is coming today that can overcome me because You are with me. Holy Spirit, show me the truths of the Word of God that I will need to counter the traps of the enemy. Bring those Scriptures to mind today. Finally, Holy Spirit, I agree to walk in step with You in everything as my spirit communes with You in prayer throughout the day.”

(based on 2 Corinthians 10:4-5)

 

“Father, Your Word says that no weapon formed against me shall prosper (Isaiah 54:17). Therefore I declare that no weapon formed against me prospers this day or any day to come in Jesus’ name. Your Word says that trouble will not arise a second time (Nahum 1:9). Therefore I declare that Satan cannot make trouble for me again, in this manner, as he did in the past in Jesus’ name. I declare all of these prayers accomplished and brought to pass by trusting you through faith and expectation in the name of Jesus.

Lord Jesus, I confess to You all of my sins this day, yesterday and every day past. I repent and renounce them, those known and unknown, those of omission and commission, in what I have done and in what I have failed to do. I lay down at Your feet all of the sins of the flesh, the tongue, and of the heart, and all unholy thoughts and actions. Thank You, Lord, for shedding Your precious blood for me.

I stand on Your Word. The enemy is driven out from before me, above me, around me, and below me; from my home, workplace, church and its ministries, children, and loved ones; from my works and labors, land, and my presence. I declare that he is not able to stand against me, and his works are taken captive and destroyed. No weapon formed against me will prosper, for the Spirit of the Lord shall raise a standard against them. I declare all of these things accomplished by Your Word. Jesus, my Lord, I give You thanksgiving, praise, glory, honor and worship for Your righteousness and holiness given to me by Your Word on my behalf.”

 

(based on 2 Corinthians 6:14-7:1, 10:3-5; Romans 12:1-2)

“Heavenly Father, I bow in worship and praise before You. I cover myself with the blood of the Lord Jesus Christ as my protection. I surrender myself completely and unreservedly in every area of my life to You. I submit myself only to the true and living God and refuse any involvement of the enemy in my life. I choose to be transformed by the renewing of my mind. I pull down every thought that exalts itself against the knowledge of Christ. I pray and thank you for a sound mind, the mind of Christ.

 

Today and every day I ask for protection over my spouse; each of my children; our immediate family members, relatives, friends, acquaintances and myself. I also ask today for protection during all of our travels; for our provision, finances, possessions, health, safety, and welfare. I put all of these things under the covering of Your precious blood and declare that Satan cannot touch them, on this day or any day to come.”

(based on Romans 10:10; James 5:16; I John 1:7-9, 3:8)

“Lord Jesus, I believe that You are the Son of God. You are the Messiah, come in the flesh to destroy the works of the devil. You died on the cross for my sins and rose again the third day from the dead. I now confess all my sins and repent. I receive your forgiveness and ask you to cleanse me from all sin. Thank You for redeeming me, cleansing me, justifying me, and sanctifying me in Your blood.”

(based on Matthew 6:14-15; Leviticus 19:18)

 

“Lord, I have a confession to make. I have not loved, but have resented certain people and have unforgiveness in my heart. I call upon You, Lord, to help me forgive them. I do now forgive (name them). I also forgive and accept myself in the name of Jesus Christ.”

 

(based on Proverbs 11:2, 16:18, 26:12; 1 Timothy 3:6)

“Father, I come to You in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ. I know pride is an abomination to You. I renounce anything that would cause me to have pride in my heart in dealing with other people. I renounce these and turn away from them. I humble myself before You and come to You as a little child.“
Study Proverbs 6:16-19 and remember that fasting is a means by which a person humbles himself before the Lord.

(based on Exodus 20:4-6, 34:7; Numbers 14:18)

“In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, I now renounce, break, and loose myself from all bondages or bonds of physical or mental illness upon me, my family or family line as the result of parents or any other ancestors. I thank You, Lord, for setting me free.”

 

 

 

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PERSONAL PRAYER LIST

 

 

1. PRAY THAT THE FATHER WOULD DRAW THEM TO JESUS

No one can come to me unless the Father who sent me draws him

(John 6:44).

2. BIND THE SPIRIT THAT BLINDS THEIR MINDS

3. LOOSE THE SPIRIT OF ADOPTION (SONSHIP)

4. PRAY THAT OTHER BELIEVERS WILL CROSS THEIR PATHS AND ENTER INTO POSITIVE RELATIONSHIPS WITH THEM

5. LOOSE THE SPIRIT OF WISDOM AND REVELATION ON THEM SO THEY MAY KNOW GOD BETTER