2. Power of Prayer

3. Ephesians 6:10-20 (esv)
10 Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might. 11 Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil. 12 For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers over this present darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places. 

4. Ephesians 6:10-20 (esv)
13 Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand firm. 14 Stand therefore, having fastened on the belt of truth, and having put on the breastplate of righteousness,15 and, as shoes for your feet, having put on the readiness given by the gospel of peace.

5. Ephesians 6:10-20 (esv)
16 In all circumstances take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming darts of the evil one; 17 and take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God, 18 praying at all times in the Spirit, with all prayer and supplication.

6. Ephesians 6:10-20 (esv)
To that end, keep alert with all perseverance, making supplication for all the saints, 19 and also for me, that words may be given to me in opening my mouth boldly to proclaim the mystery of the gospel, 20 for which I am an ambassador in chains, that I may declare it boldly, as I ought to speak.

7. C.J. Vaughn
“If I wished to humble anyone, I should ask him about his prayers. I know nothing to compare with this topic for its sorrowful self confessions.”

8. Ephesians 6:18 (esv)
18 praying at all times in the Spirit, with all prayer and supplication. To that end, keep alert with all perseverance, making supplication for all the saints, 

9. Prayer Pray at all times. Pray in the Spirit. Be alert in prayer.
Persevere in prayer.
Pray for all the saints.

10. Ephesians 6:18 (esv)
18 praying at all times in the Spirit, with all prayer and supplication. To that end, keep alert with all perseverance, making supplication for all the saints, 

11. Pray at All Times. Pray at all times.
“Be devoted to prayer.” Colossians 4:2
“Pray without ceasing.” 1 Thessalonians 5:17

12. Ephesians 6:18 (esv)
18 praying at all times in the Spirit, with all prayer and supplication. To that end, keep alert with all perseverance, making supplication for all the saints, 

13. Pray in the spirit.
2. Pray in the Spirit.
Ephesians 1:17-19, 3:16-19

14. Ephesians 6:18 (esv) 3. Be alert in prayer.
18 praying at all times in the Spirit, with all prayer and supplication. To that end, keep alert with all perseverance, making supplication for all the saints, 

15. Ephesians 6:18 (esv) 4. Persevere in prayer.
18 praying at all times in the Spirit, with all prayer and supplication. To that end, keep alert with all perseverance, making supplication for all the saints, 

16. Presevere in Prayer.
12 Epaphras, who is one of your number, a bondslave of Jesus Christ, sends you his greetings, always laboring earnestly for you in his prayers, that you may stand perfect and fully assured in all the will of God.
Colossians 4:12

17. Ephesians 6:18 (esv) 5. Pray for all the saints.
18 praying at all times , with all prayer and supplication. To that end, keep alert with all perseverance, making supplication for all the saints, 

18. Ephesians 6:19-20 (esv)
19 and also for me, that words may be given to me in opening my mouth boldly to proclaim the mystery of the gospel, 20 for which I am an ambassador in chains, that I may declare it boldly, as I ought to speak.

19. Ephesians 6:19-20 (esv)
19 and also for me, that words may be given to me in opening my mouth boldly to proclaim the mystery of the gospel, 20 for which I am an ambassador in chains, that I may declare it boldly, as I ought to speak.
…that words may be given to me in opening my mouth boldly to proclaim the mystery of the gospel,

20. Acts 20:22-24 (esv)
22 And now, behold, I am going to Jerusalem, constrained by the Spirit, not knowing what will happen to me there,23 except that the Holy Spirit testifies to me in every city that imprisonment and afflictions await me. 24 But I do not account my life of any value nor as precious to myself, if only I may finish my course and the ministry that I received from the Lord Jesus, to testify to the gospel of the grace of God.

21. Ways to grow in Prayer
Encourage you to invest $10 and pick up the book “The Praying Life” by Paul Miller.
Find a group or at least one other to read the book together and apply the principles from it.
Pray out loud with others. First Wednesday prayer at 7 at the GH. Find a prayer partner to pray with you. Pray with your spouse, roommate(s).
Pray in your car on your way to work, or wherever you are going.
Pray for boldness (ask friends to pray for you) as you reach out to unbelieving neighbors/ friends/ co-workers/ classmates. THE CASE FOR EASTER.