“Elijah was a man just like us. He prayed earnestly that it would not rain, and it did not rain on the land for three and a half years.” James 5:17

“42 So Ahab went off to eat and drink, but Elijah climbed to the top of Carmel, bent down to the ground and put his face between his knees. 43 “Go and look toward the sea,” he told his servant. And he went up and looked. “There is nothing there,” he said. Seven times Elijah said, “Go back.” 44 The seventh time the servant reported, “A cloud as small as a man’s hand is rising from the sea.” So Elijah said, “Go and tell Ahab, ‘Hitch up your chariot and go down before the rain stops you.’” I Kings 18:18:42-46

45 Meanwhile, the sky grew black with clouds, the wind rose, a heavy rain started falling and Ahab rode off to Jezreel. 46 The power of the Lord came on Elijah and, tucking his cloak into his belt, he ran ahead of Ahab all the way to Jezreel. I Kings 18:18:42-46

Effective prayers are… 1) _______ Prayers (vs. 42b) Humble

Elijah knew that he could ___ bring the rain. But, he knew the one who _____ bring the rain. not could

“God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble. Humble yourselves before the Lord and He will lift you up in due time.” 1 Peter 5:5,6

Effective prayers are… 1) _______ Prayers (vs. 42b) Humble 2) _______ Prayers (vs. 43b) Specific

“`Go and present yourself to Ahab, and I will send the rain on the land.’” 1 Kings 18:1

Effective prayers are… 1) _______ Prayers (vs. 42b) Humble 2) _______ Prayers (vs. 43) Specific 3) _________ Prayers (vs. 43b) Persistent

Elijah doesn’t allow the _______ circumstances of what’s going on to affect his ______ assurance. outward inward

“The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much.” James 5:16b - KJV

Effective prayers are… 1) _______ Prayers (vs. 42b) Humble 2) _______ Prayers (vs. 43) Specific 3) _________ Prayers (vs. 43b) Persistent 4) _________ Prayers (vs. 44) Expectant

“Meanwhile, the sky grew black with clouds, the wind rose, a heavy rain came on and Ahab rode off to Jezreel. The power of the Lord came upon Elijah...” 1 Kings 18:45,46a

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