1. New Vision of Faith Ministerial Institute NVOFMD101: Foundation for Ministry Minister Teresa Smith Elder Winifred M. Byrd

2. Prayer

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

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

5. Memory Verse - #1 Pray without ceasing. 1 Thess. 5:17

6. 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

7. Memory Verse #2 The Message Bible Jesus told them a story showing that it was necessary for them to pray consistently and never quit. Luke 18:1

8. 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.

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

10. Principles of Prayer Command Confidence Compliance Cohesiveness Celebration

11. Command We were commanded to pray. - Luke 18:1

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

13. 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

14. Cohesiveness We must work in unity. Eph 4:8

15. 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

16. 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.

17. 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.

18. WHO In whose name should I pray?

19. WHO We should always pray in the name of Jesus Christ. John 15:16 and John 16:24

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

21. WHAT Confess my sin - Psalms 56:18 Obey God - 1 John 3:22-24 Believe/Trust God - John 7:11

22. 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.

23. HOW How do I know my prayers will be answered?

24. HOW Jesus said. ”Whatsoever you ask in My name. I will do it.” John 15: 7,11,16

25. Lord, teach us how to pray. A Guide to Focused and Effective Prayers

26. 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)

27. THE PRAYER THE LORD TAUGHT US. OUR FATHER WHO ART IN HEAVEN, HALLOWED BE THY NAME This is Worship & Adoration.

28. 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.

29. THE PRAYER THE LORD TAUGHT US. GIVE US THIS DAY OUR DAILY BREAD (prayer of provision,contentment and faith)

30. THE PRAYER THE LORD TAUGHT US. AND FORGIVE US OUR DEBTS AS WE FORGIVE OUR DEBTORS (we must forgive and ask for forgiveness)

31. 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)

32. 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.

33. 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.

34. 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?