Helping Prayer Become Natural

A. Learning how to pray 

1. Pray to “Our Father in heaven”—simple and direct. It establishes the basis of our relationship with God. It gives shape, value, and confidence to our prayers. (Matthew 6:9; see model prayer—Matthew 6:9–13.)
2. Pray in faith, believing...without wavering (James 1:5-6; 4:8; 5:15; Hebrews 11:6).
3. Offer up prayers of thanksgiving and praise, confession, petitions, intercession for others/world.
   1. Submission of self and purposeful focus upon God (1 Timothy 2:1-2).

 
B. Becoming comfortable with prayer

1. Learn to hand the situation over to God, knowing that He has our best interests at heart (Proverbs 3:4-5).
2. Pray without ceasing—prayer should become  a lifestyle, an attitude (1 Thessalonians 5:17).
3. Be fully aware of our acceptance by God (Luke 11:9-13; Psalm 25:7).

 
C. Praying Biblically 

1. Seek His presence, come boldly, and wait on Him (Hebrews 4:16; Psalm 27:14).
2. Seek His power and authority. Acknowledge that the Kingdom belongs to Him and is strengthened in His hands (Matthew 6: 13).
3. Seek His purpose continually—“Let your will be done” (Matthew  6:10). This releases power in our lives.

 
 
Jennifer Brown
Global NMI President

 
 
 
 
 
 
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