1. Welcome to DEEPER LIFE BIBLE CHURCH, AMSTERDAM Sunday 20 May 2018

2. CHANGING YOUR LOT THROUGH PRAYER – Esther 3:8-15; 4:15-17; 8:1-8
There is NOTHING that prayer cannot accomplish!

3. KEY THOUGHT There is no negative situation that prayer cannot reverse
KEY THOUGHT There is no negative situation that prayer cannot reverse. When it seems all hope is lost, prayer can still turn things around. The weapon of prayer, though old is still as effective and potent as ever. No problem can swallow a man who kneels before God in prayer.

4. TRIALS AND TROUBLES – Esther 3:8-15
Trials and troubles are inevitable:
They are a fact of life – Job 14:1
They come in different forms –Ps 34:19
They originate from the devil – Jn 10:10
They manifest through his agents – Esther 3:5-6; Acts 12:1-3
They are necessary for growth – Gen. 49:22-23
They confirm our relationship with the Lord – Ps. 34:15
Don’t be discouraged but call on God!
Instances:
Elijah – I Kings 18:36-38; 42-43
Moses and Samuel – Jer. 15:1
Daniel – Dan 2:18-19
Jacob – Gen 32:24-28
Jabez – I Chro. 4:10
Achsah – Judges 1:12-15

5. TRAVAIL AND TENACITY – Esther 4:15-17
Travailing in prayer can turn a hopeless situation around:
Jabez & Jonah –I Chro 4:9-10; Jonah 1:14
Abraham & David-Gen 19:29; II Sam 15:31
The thief on the cross – Lk 23:39-43
Peter & Hannah-Matt 14:30-31;I Sam 1:10
How?
Repent in prayer – Ps 51:1-5
Have faith in God – Matt. 21:22
Pray earnestly (P.U.S.H) – James 5:17
Praise God for answered prayers-Phil 4:6

6. TESTIMONY & TRIUMPH – Est. 6:11-12
Testimony and triumph awaits the one who prays:
You will come out better than before the trouble – Ps 126
You will not sink – Matt. 14:28-31
The enemy will not win – Est 7:10
Your lot will change – Ps 126
Testimony and triumph awaits you – Job 42:10
Arise and change your lot through prayers!

7. TIME TO PRAY!