Are you looking for a way to add power and effectiveness to your prayer? Some time ago my church handed out a prayer pamphlet. I never paid much attention to it until the other day. It had a great prayer formula that I am happy to share:
P - Praise. Begin by thanking God for all of the greatness He has already shown in your life. It's amazing how even more blessing shows up when you do.
R - Repent. We all make mistakes. When we acknowledge them an ask for forgiveness, He is quick to respond and forget. It's amazing how much better we feel after we confess our shortcomings and know that they are forgiven for good. It makes it much easier to move on and avoid repeating the same mistakes.
A - Ask. Do not be afraid to ask, and to ask big! Most importantly, ask that His will be done in our lives. It's not always what we expect, but always as good or better. Ask and believe for great things. Remember, the bigger we ask, the bigger we receive.
Y - Yield. Know that He has heard our prayers and will answer in His time according to His perfect will. Know that when your situation, trial, or hope is in His hands, you can rest easy. It's all good!
Many times people hesitate to pray because they don't know how, or don't know where to start. I believe this formula is an excellent one, as it covers most aspects of Godly communication. It can be done quickly, or over a longer period of time. I try to use it several times a day, and I find it very effective. It is equally effective even if you can only do it once. Either way, the bottom line is that you are utilizing the amazing power of prayer in your life. God appreciates the time and so will you.
Have an excellent day : )
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