MODULE: What is Prayer? Prayer is communication and communion with God. Although prayer may take many forms, basically it means man talks to God and God talks to man. Too few spend time allowing God to do His talking (1Ch.16:11; Ps.34:4). B. How important is Prayer? Prayer is absolutely necessary to the life and well-being of the Believer and the Church. Scriptures teach us the early church was born in prayer, was maintained through prayer, and overcame through prayer. (Read Acts 1:14; 2:42; 4:31) C. What Produces an Effective Prayer Life? An effective prayer life is produced when we pray: 1. With Faith This is to be both in our hearts and by our confession (Mk.11:23-24; Ja.1:6-7). We must make Bible study and confession a regular part of our lives so our faith is continually growing and we will be ready to pray in faith. 2. Through Christ's righteousness God demands we be right with Him through Jesus Christ and right in all our human relationships (1Pe.3:12; Mt.5:23-24). 3. Sincerely We must pray not to be seen of men, but only by God (Mt.6:5-6). ETC�������.. D. What are the Different Types of Prayer? 1. Supplications: It is a petition or an earnest request. It is approaching God for a favor (Da.9:3; Ep.6:18; Ph.4:6). 2. Consecration: Dedication (Lk.22:42). We don't have to be sure of God's will to dedicate ourselves to something. We are willing, surrendering to God's will. 3. Praise and Worship: Ministering to the Lord (Ac.16:22-25; 13:1-4). We are not asking for anything, we are just praising and worshipping Him for who He is and what He has done. 4. Intercession: Asking God on behalf of others (1Ti.2:1). Strongholds are pulled down on behalf of others and things are birthed spiritually. There is spiritual warfare in this type of prayer. We have to know God's will according to His Word. We pray with the intention of producing a change, Jesus intercedes for us (He.7:25), while the Holy Spirit intercedes through us (Ro.8:26). MAIN LINE Dial: (530) 881-1300 Access Code: 609238# http://tesolministry.com/elearning/ http://tesolministry.com/ http://www.blogtalkradio.com/prayerwarrior777/ LISTEN HERE: http://www.talkshoe.com/tc/120423