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Choose a Time
- Choose a definite time dedicated only to prayer
- Choose quality time, the best time for prayer that you can find
Choose a Place
- Choose a place that is free of distractions
Enter into Prayer
- Examine your conscience and repent of your sins (Matthew 5:23-24;
Matthew 6:14-15; Psalm 51:1-5; Psalm 130)
- Lay aside your anxieties, problems and anything that is disturbing
you. Do not allow them to dominate your time with God; He is Lord of
all (Psalm 48:1-3)
- Recall to mind and assent to the basic truths of revelation:
- God created you out of love and loves you always (Genesis 1:27-31;
1 John 4:10-11)
- God sent Jesus to give us life (John 3:16; Ephesians 2:4-5)
- Jesus died and rose, conquering sin and death (Romans 5:12-18;
1 Corinthians 15:22-26)
- Jesus promised to be with us and to send the Holy Spirit (John
14:16,26; John 16:7, Acts 2:1-4)
- Jesus intercedes for us in heaven (Romans 8:34; Hebrews 7:25;
1 John 2:1)
- Jesus is coming again (Matthew 16:27; Matthew 25:34)
- Consciously say "Yes" to these truths each day
Come before the Presence of the Lord
- Praise God
- He is worthy of all praise (Psalms 95; 136; 150; 1 Peter 2:9;
Hebrews 13:15)
- Give vocal praise to the Father, to Jesus His Son, and to the
Holy Spirit of Truth
- Speak with God
- Ask questions (Matthew 7:7-11)
- Listen actively in your heart and mind to God as you read scripture
or kneel before Him
- Reflect on His word
- Dwell in the presence of God
- Intercede with faith and trust
- For our daily bread: pray for the world, the church, your friends
and family, yourself
- For forgiveness: as you forgive others
- For strength for the day and all its trials
- For protection from all evil
Before leaving prayer write down
- What God has said to you
- What He has shown you
- What you know you should carry into the day and remember so that your
prayer will bear fruit.
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Guide to Prayer