Prayer
“This, then, is how you should pray:
“ ‘Our Father in heaven,
hallowed be your name,
your kingdom come,
your will be done,
on earth as it is in heaven.
Give us today our daily bread.
And forgive us our debts,
as we also have forgiven our debtors.
And lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from the evil one. ’ '
~ Matthew 6:9-13
Ways to Prepare in Heart and Mind...
Find a quite location/prayer chair (ANC Headphones, if needed)
Release this world and seek His presence - Breath...
Open the Word (Psalms are always good for this)
Worship song(s)
Read/Listen to a devotional (Grace for Purpose, Rush Podcast, Bible.com Plans)
Prayer Partner - my person to pray with every morning and evening.
Pocket Cross - reminder to pray whenever I have my hand in my pocket.
Pocket Prayers (Lucado)
Father,
You are good. [Expression of how great and grand God is.]
I need help. Heal me and forgive me. [What do I need and/or need to share today?]
They need help. [What are others struggling with that I can pray for?]
Thank you. [Thanks to the Lord and his many blessings bestowed on us.]
In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Prayer Requests (Sticky notes in my journal/faith binder, Logos Prayer App, Bible YouVersion App)
Prayer Wall (Photos of family, friends, and others as reminders to pray)
Reminders: God the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, Holiness, Praises, Gratitude, Places, Family, Compassion Children, LifeGroup Members, Church, Pastors, Friends, Colleagues, Others, Sins, Needs, Stewardship, Gifts
Rooted: (Structure) Praise God/Worship, Recognize and Repent sins, Ask for needs/Intersession, Yield/listen to His voice