“Refocusing on PRAYER”

James 5:15-16

"And the prayer offered in faith will make the sick person well; the Lord will raise him up. If he has sinned, he will be forgiven. Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous man is powerful and effective." (James 5:15-16)

Connecting or CommuningPsalm 46:10 "Be still, and know that I

am God."Psalm 100:1 "Shout for joy to the Lord."John 10:27 "My sheep listen to my

voice; I know them, and they follow me." (Jesus).

Matthew 21:22  "If you believe, you will receive whatever you ask for in prayer."

To God the Father"Our Father who art in heaven" is the opening line of the Lord's Prayer.

With the Spirit's power"The Spirit helps us in our weakness. We do not know what we ought to pray for, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us with groans that words cannot express." (Romans 8:26-27)

In Jesus' name"In that day you will no longer ask me anything. I tell you the truth, my Father will give you whatever you ask in my name. Until now you have not asked for anything in my name. Ask and you will receive, and your joy will be complete." John 16:23-24

"Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus." (Philippians 4:6-7)

"And the prayer offered in faith will make the sick person well; the Lord will raise him up. If he has sinned, he will be forgiven. Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous man is powerful and effective." (James 5:15-16)

A SIMPLE WAY TO PRAY 1.) instruction; 2.) thanksgiving; 3.) confession; 4.) petition.

1.     Set a time and place

2.     Listen to God

3.     Get a plan

4. Include others

5.     Grow in prayer