How to Pray

🙏 What is Prayer?The Westminster Shorter Catechism from 1647 defines prayer as "an offering up of our desires unto God, for things agreeable to his will, in the name of Christ, with confession of our sins, and thankful acknowledgment of his mercies.” Louie Giglio beautifully describes prayer as a steady state of awareness that shifts earthly perspectives, plans, and purposes as heaven becomes visible on earth. Simply put, prayer is communication and communion with Almighty, Triune God.🌟 Praying According to God's WillUncover the importance of aligning our prayers with God's will, avoiding the pitfalls of hypocrisy and empty words. Learn from the ultimate prayer-warrior, Jesus, and understand the heart behind genuine prayers.🕊️ Intimacy and RespectExplore the intimacy and respect inherent in addressing God as "Our Father in heaven." Discover prayer’s power in healing the father wound and embracing the same Father who helped Jesus, assuring us of His guidance and support.🌍 Bringing Heaven to EarthUnlock the meaning behind "Your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven." Learn how to align with God's kingdom above earthly concerns, political affiliations, and personal ambitions.🍞 Daily Dependence on GodAcknowledge your dependence on God with "Give us this day our daily bread,” recognizing that God supplies our needs beyond material blessings.💔 Forgiveness and Breaking BarriersExplore the connection between forgiving others and receiving forgiveness, breaking the barrier of bitterness. Learn how bitterness can act as a barrier to unlocking the abundant life God has for us.🛡️ Resisting Temptation and Spiritual WarfareLearn to pray against temptation and deliverance from evil. Learn how Jesus handled  piritual warfare depicted in Matthew 4 and gain insights from 1 Peter 5:8-11 and 1 Thessalonians 5:17.🙌 Vertical and Horizontal MovementsDiscover the vertical and horizontal movements in prayer, focusing on God first and then personal concerns. Embrace the transformative power of prayer as you pray up, pray in, and pray out.Let's come together as a church family to embrace the transformative power of prayer, following the guidance of Scriptures in John 14:13 and James 5:16. Join us in this spiritual journey of building faith through the profound art of prayer.