1. “And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests.” (Eph. 6:18) “The prayer of a righteous man is powerful and effective.” (James 5:16) “And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests.” (Eph. 6:18) “The prayer of a righteous man is powerful and effective.” (James 5:16) The Power Of Prayer

2. Prayer is not one of the pieces of spiritual armour that Paul lists in Eph.6 Actually, prayer is what the believer is called to once he is clothed in Christ. Prayer is the “standing firm” in our faith. Going to the place of prayer is to resist the temptation of evil Scripture says: “resist him (evil) steadfast in the faith” Prayer is not one of the pieces of spiritual armour that Paul lists in Eph.6 Actually, prayer is what the believer is called to once he is clothed in Christ. Prayer is the “standing firm” in our faith. Going to the place of prayer is to resist the temptation of evil Scripture says: “resist him (evil) steadfast in the faith”

3. (D)evil Will Try To Impede Prayer God desires to reveal himself to us and give us more and more of His presence and power. Enemy wants to keep you from the embrace of God’s love & mercy. He knows that we are most vulnerable to spiritual attack when we don’t pray. God desires to reveal himself to us and give us more and more of His presence and power. Enemy wants to keep you from the embrace of God’s love & mercy. He knows that we are most vulnerable to spiritual attack when we don’t pray.

4. Prayerlessness Brings: A WEIGHT A WEARINESS A WEAKNESS A WEIGHT A WEARINESS A WEAKNESS

5. Be Prayerful Pray on your knees when you can Talk to Him Listen to Him Worship Him Desire to know Him Be thankful toward Him Intercede for others around you Have very specific requests Fast into prayer Pay attention to His silent voice Read the Word during prayer Pray on your knees when you can Talk to Him Listen to Him Worship Him Desire to know Him Be thankful toward Him Intercede for others around you Have very specific requests Fast into prayer Pay attention to His silent voice Read the Word during prayer

6. Prayer gives the blessing of: A divine discernment/wisdom An awareness of personal sin A disposition of Peace A strength and energy A greater grasp of the Word A perception and perseverance A divine discernment/wisdom An awareness of personal sin A disposition of Peace A strength and energy A greater grasp of the Word A perception and perseverance