UNDERSTANDING PRAYER

MINISTER: PASTOR R.T. OWOSENITOPIC: UNDERSTANDING PRAYERTEXTS: Psalm 40:1–MINISTER: PASTOR R.T. OWOSENITOPIC: UNDERSTANDING PRAYERTEXTS: Psalm 40:1–2; James 1:3–4NOTES➠ Many Christians pray, but only a few understand prayer.➠ Prayer is a spiritual weapon and can only be used effectively when it is understood.➠ Those who enjoy the benefits of prayer are those who understand it.➠ To enjoy the benefits of prayer, you must learn to be patient while praying.➠ You cannot hasten God. One of the characteristics of man is impatience. To enjoy God and the benefits of prayer, you must be patient with Him.➠ God is not slow in doing what He intends to do.➠ The moment patience is removed from your prayers, they become incomplete and cannot be perfect (James 1:3–4).2; James 1:3–4NOTES➠ Many Christians pray, but only a few understand prayer.➠ Prayer is a spiritual weapon and can only be used effectively when it is understood.➠ Those who enjoy the benefits of prayer are those who understand it.➠ To enjoy the benefits of prayer, you must learn to be patient while praying.➠ You cannot hasten God. One of the characteristics of man is impatience. To enjoy God and the benefits of prayer, you must be patient with Him.➠ God is not slow in doing what He intends to do.➠ The moment patience is removed from your prayers, they become incomplete and cannot be perfect (James 1:3–4).