Written by Uyoyou Christiana Charles-Iyoha
Jesus Christ gave believers a prayer template. Please
read Matthew Chapter 6 verses 5 to 15 and Luke Chapter 11 verses 1 to 4.
For healing – James chapter 5 verses 13 to 18, 19 to
20, 2nd Kings Chapter 6.
To ask for forgiveness of sins – Psalm 51, Nehemiah
chapter 1 , Ezra Chapters 8 verses 21 to 23, 10, Daniel Chapter 9, Exodus
Chapter 32 verses 30 to 35, 1st Samuel Chapter 7, note verse 6, 2nd
Chronicles Chapter 33 verses 12 to 19, 1st John Chapter 1 verses 8
to 10.
To give thanks and praise as well as worship and
adoration to God; for Who He is, His loving kindness and faithfulness to
humanity.
To reverse evil situations and evil
descendancies - 1st
Chronicles Chapter 4 verses 9 to 10, 2nd Kings Chapter 2 verses 19
to 22, Acts Chapter 12, Esther Chapter 4 verses 16 to 17.
Prayer is diligent work. Jesus Christ often withdrew
into the wilderness to pray. He even spent a whole night in prayers, about
twelve hours. This speaks of focus and concentration, to be alone for that length
of time praying, undisturbed and not distracted. Also, Jesus’ choice of prayer time
as well as prayer venue is very strategic and instructive. He woke up early in
the morning; before daylight to pray. This is very significant and instructive.
He chose the very early hours of the day to start
off the day in the Presence of God as well as avoid distractions and being
disturbed; solitary places, again to avoid distraction. This means that prayer
is a regular activity. It is not a one off activity. Please read Luke Chapters 5 verse 16, 6 verse
12, Mark Chapter 1 verse 35. The Bible counsels to continue steadfastly in
prayer in Romans chapter 12 verse 12 as well continue earnestly in Colossians
Chapter 4 verse 2 and to labor fervently in prayers in Colossians Chapter 4
verse 12.
What to pray about is also significant, in point of
fact very significant. The will of God should always be prayed for and about.
Please read 1st John Chapters 5 verses 14 to 15, 3 verses 22 to 24,
Ephesians Chapter 5 verses 17 to 18, Romans Chapter 12 verses 1 to 2. The how
and content can be found in Luke Chapter 18 verses 9 to 14.
There is a difference between called to pray and
driven to pray. Called to pray is a calling in which prayer is a way of life.
It is the norm for the person called to pray to always pray irrespective of
what the circumstances are. S/he prays because prayer is a fellowship between
the person and God. In such instances, prayer topics and prayer items are usually
determined and decided by God. That is to say that prayer items are the needs
of God, dropped in the heart of the person who prays. S/he therefore prays the
will and needs of God.
A personal prayer life especially an organized
personal prayer life built on a fervent loving relationship with God and is
consistent with the word of God speaks volumes about your relationship with
God. It is a testimony of your faith as well as proof that you truly depend on
God for everything. Additionally, you may be called to serve in God’s army of
those who pray for the healing of the nations as instructed by the Holy Spirit
and not your personal desires. Therefore, have a personal prayer life that is
distinct from that of the Church, your family, your spouse, community,
organization or nation.
Types of Prayers
Adoration, worship, praise, thanksgiving – 2nd
Chronicles Chapter 5 verses 11 to 14, Revelation Chapter 4 verses 10 to 11, 2nd
Chronicles Chapters 20 verses 1 to 30, 29 verses 25 to 30, Psalms 119 verses
62, 164, 108 verses 1 to 6, 95 verses 6 to 7, 135, Amos Chapter 4 verse 5,
Hebrews Chapter 13 verse 15.
Supplication – 1st Samuel Chapter 1
verses 9 to 20, Genesis Chapter 15, 1st Chronicles Chapter 4 verses
9 to 10, 2nd Chronicles Chapter 33 verses 12 to 19.
Intercession – Genesis Chapter 18 verses 20 to 33, Exodus
Chapter 32 verses 30 to 35, Numbers Chapters 12 verse 13; 14 verses 1 to 21, 21
verses 4 to 9, Acts Chapter 12, Jeremiah Chapters 7 verses 14 to 23, 14 verses
1 to 11, 27 verse 18, Ezekiel Chapter 11 verses 13, 14, Habakkuk Chapter 3
verses 1 to 2, Amos Chapter 7, Deuteronomy Chapter 15 verses 15 to 29.
Warfare – Daniel Chapter 10, Zechariah Chapter 3
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