1. DEVELOPING PRACTICAL PRAYER SKILLS

2. Isa 40:31 but those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint. NIV Two reasons people miss out on great prayer times with God: Lack of Desire No Practical Strategy for Daily Prayer

3. Game Plan for Daily Devotion 1.Preparation Time: Getting your heart right prepares you for everything that follows Begin your devotion time with prayer, worship, or scripture reading, depending on which one is best for you.

4. 2.Waiting Time: God honors those who wait on Him LET GOD LOVE YOU LET GOD SEARCH YOU LET GOD SHOW YOU

5. 3.Confession Time: Unconfessed sin is a roadblock to answered prayer a.Confess sin immediately b.Never allow your position to keep you from confessing sin c.God is never surprised by what we do, so be honest d.God will always tell us when we’ve done something wrong e.When sin is tolerated, it increases

6. 4.Bible Time: Pray the scriptures 5.Meditation Time: Meditation helps us understand scripture and apply it to our lives It helps you examine your relationship with God

7. 6.Intercession Time: Intercession is praying for others 1 Tim 2:1-4 1 I urge, then, first of all, that requests, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for everyone- 2 for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness. 3 This is good, and pleases God our Savior, 4 who wants all men to be saved and to come to a knowledge of the truth.

8. 7.Petition Time: b.Be honest with your feeling, problems and needs c.Talk to God about the little things that concern you a.Pray with the attitude of “thy will be done”. It is not a show of lack of faith but submission to God’s will

9. 8.Application Time: Application time is where listening and obedience come together as action 9.Faith Time: It’s thanking God in advance for what He intends to do.

10. 10.Praise and Thanksgiving Time: Praise recognizes God for who He is Thanksgiving recognizes God for what He has done