1. Be gut-level honest. 22 So Moses returned to the LORD and said, “Lord, why have You brought trouble on this people? Why is it You have sent me? 23.

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1. Be gut-level honest.

22 So Moses returned to the LORD and said, “Lord, why have You brought trouble on this people? Why is it You have sent me? 23 For since I came to Pharaoh to speak in Your name, he has done evil to this people; neither have You delivered Your people at all.” Exodus 5:22-23

5 “And when you pray, you shall not be like the hypocrites. For they love to pray standing in the synagogues and on the corners of the streets, that they may be seen by men. Assuredly, I say to you, they have their reward.

6 But you, when you pray, go into your room, and when you have shut your door, pray to your Father who is in the secret place; and your Father who sees in secret will reward you openly.

And when you pray, do not use vain repetitions as the heathen do. For they think that they will be heard for their many words. Matthew 6:5-7

2. Talk about everything that matters to you.

6 Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; (Philippians 4:6)

7 casting all your care upon Him, for He cares for you. 1 Peter 5:7

3. Pray continually.

16 Rejoice always, 17 pray without ceasing, 18 in everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. (1 Thess. 5:16-18)

P ray U ntil S omething H appens!

12 And it happened, as she continued praying before the LORD, that Eli watched her mouth. 1 Samuel 1:12

4. Listen for His response.

and after the earthquake a fire, but the LORD was not in the fire; and after the fire a still small voice. (1 Kings 19:12)

27 My sheep hear My voice, and I know them, and they follow Me. John 10:27

"Father, if you are willing, take this cup from me; yet not my will, but yours be done." Luke 22:42-43