The Power of Prayer
For true Christians, prayer [Gk: "proseuche"] is "communion with God". Through prayer we actually experience relationship with God. The quality of our prayer life then determines the quality of our relationship with God. Prayer is talking with God. Prayer is listening to God. Prayer is enjoying the presence of God. It can take many forms - for example: worship, confession, thanksgiving, praise, petition (asking for things), waiting (silent, listening and sensing of God) and warfare (command). If we are baptized in the Spirit we can pray with the spirit, in languages unknown to us but not to God. (1 Corinthians 14:2,14).
Prayer is not simply saying words. It is not repeating formulas. God is looking for heartfelt relationship.
How to Get Started
If you are not sure how to pray, don't despair! Everyone had to begin sometime. Just talk with God respectfully but openly. Talk with Him as your Father. Jesus taught us to pray, "Our Father ...". Recognize God as a loving Father. Recognize Jesus as a Friend and a Brother. Recognize the Holy Spirit as your Comforter and Guide. Come to the Father in Jesus' name (John 14:6; Hebrews 10:19).
Begin your prayer with confession of your unconfessed sins. In this way the blood of Jesus cleanses us and prepares us to really relate to God. "Enter his gates with thanksgiving..." (Psalm 100:4). Thank God for forgiving your sins, for coming into your life, for making you His child.
Then just talk with God, asking Him for whatever you need.
Thank Him and praise Him for His answer.
Spend time also asking for His Spirit to help you to pray. Talk to the Holy Spirit. Tell Him you want to know Him. "Likewise the Spirit also helps in our weaknesses. For we do not know what we should pray for as we ought, but the Spirit Himself makes intercession for us..." (Romans 8:26). The Holy Spirit will guide you into all the truth (John 16:13) and He will teach you to pray. |
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Weekly Prayer Meeting
Mondays at 6:00 p.m.
If you would like to join together with others in prayer, please join us on Monday evenings at 6:00 p.m. here at Point of Grace.
Special Events
Monthly Friday Fire prayer and worship events. For more information and event dates, please visit the online . |
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Prayer Requests
The Bible teaches in Matthew 18:19 that if two on earth agree about anything we ask for, it will be done by our Heavenly Father. Whether you need healing, financial blessings, guidance, family help, or spiritual direction, we want to agree with you.
Complete the following information below to share your request and our ministry intercessors will pray for you knowing that God will answer. Please share with us the great things the Lord has done in your life. Unfortunately, we are not able to respond to each individual email because of the large volume of contacts received. All information will be held confidential unless you request otherwise.
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