The purpose of prayer is not to inform God of our needs but to invite Him to rule our lives. After a national revival broke out in Jerusalem during a Bible study, the people gathered again for prayer. Let’s notice a few key elements that make for an effective experience of communicating with God.

I. They Looked Up: Adoration (vv. 5-6)

II. They Looked Back: Reflection (vv. 7-35)

III. They Looked Within: Confession (v. 37)

IV. They Looked Around: Petition (vv. 32-37)

V. They Looked Ahead: Submission (v. 38)