God desires to communicate to and through his people. He does this using the Bible, dreams, visions and prophetic words.
Normally dreams are for the person recieving them. When given to a ruler, it can also be for his domain.
A vision gives purpose for our activities. It is a picture of how things are or should be. We use our vision when making our plans and goals in life. Without a vision, everthing becomes pointless and we stop caring about what we are doing.
Prophecy does not have its origin in the will of man, but men speak from God as they are carried along by the Holy Spirit. Everyone who Prophesies speaks to men for their strengthening, encouragement and comfort.
The word of God is a powerful weapon to be used durring prayer. The sword of the Spirit is defined as God's word. Jesus used this constantly while on earth. When he returns he will use this sword to strike down Satan's kingdom.
Keeping a prayer journal is a common practice among intercessors. When we are in a state of prayer, we are more aware of of God's speaking to us. To write down your impressions during prayer allows you to go back and think about what God was been speaking. Done over time, you will begin to see the bigger picture of God's plans.
Praying in Groups.