Helping Prayer Become Natural
A. Learning how to pray
- Pray to “Our Father in heaven”—simple and direct. It establishes
the basis of our relationship with God. It gives shape,
value, and confidence to our prayers. (Matthew 6:9; see
model prayer—Matthew 6:9–13.)
- Pray in faith, believing...without wavering (James 1:5-6;
4:8; 5:15; Hebrews 11:6).
- Offer up prayers of thanksgiving and praise, confession,
petitions, intercession for others/world.
- Submission of self and purposeful focus upon God (1
Timothy 2:1-2).
B. Becoming comfortable with prayer
- Learn to hand the situation over to God, knowing that
He has our best interests at heart (Proverbs 3:4-5).
- Pray without ceasing—prayer should become a lifestyle,
an attitude (1 Thessalonians 5:17).
- Be fully aware of our acceptance by God (Luke 11:9-13;
Psalm 25:7).
C. Praying Biblically
- Seek His presence, come boldly, and wait on Him (Hebrews
4:16; Psalm 27:14).
- Seek His power and authority. Acknowledge that the Kingdom
belongs to Him and is strengthened in His hands (Matthew
6: 13).
- Seek His purpose continually—“Let your will be done” (Matthew
6:10). This releases power in our lives.
Jennifer Brown
Global NMI President
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