2. Matthew 28:18-20 (NLT) 18 Jesus came and told his disciples, “I have been given all authority in heaven and on earth. 19 Therefore, go and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit. 20 Teach these new disciples to obey all the commands I have given you. And be sure of this: I am with you always, even to the end of the age.”

3. Ephesians 6:18 (NLT) 18 Pray in the Spirit at all times and on every occasion. Stay alert and be persistent in your prayers for all believers everywhere.

4. Prayer is Communication with God!

5. Basics of Communication: Communication involves two-way conversation. Psalm 27:8 (NLT), My heart has heard you say, “Come and talk with me.” And my heart responds, “LORD, I am coming.”

6. Basics of Communication: Communication involves listening. Matthew 13:12 (NLT), To those who listen to my teaching, more understanding will be given, and they will have an abundance of knowledge. But for those who are not listening, even what little understanding they have will be taken away from them.

7. Basics of Communication: Communication involves focused time spent. Revelation 3:20 (NLT), “Look! I stand at the door and knock. If you hear my voice and open the door, I will come in, and we will share a meal together as friends.”