Then Jesus told His disciples a parable to show them that they should always pray and not give up. (Luke 18:1)
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Bible References: Luke 18:1, Luke 6:12, Luke 11, Luke 2:36 & 37, Jeremiah 33:6, Acts 60, Acts 6:4, Isaiah 59.
WHAT IS PRAYER?
Prayer is:
- Communication with God: A divine dialogue (Luke 11:1-13).
- Listening to God: Prayer isn’t just talking—wait on Him (Luke 6:12).
- Fellowship: Deep intimacy with the Father (Luke 2:36-37).
- Weapon: Destroys strongholds (Jeremiah 33:6, Isaiah 59).
PEOPLE WHO PRAYED & PREVAILED
- Abraham (Built altars)
- Hannah (Wept in prayer)
- David (Prayed without ceasing)
- Daniel (Consistent)
- Paul & Silas (Prayed in chains—Acts 16:25).
- Moses (Interceded)
HINDRANCES TO POWERFUL PRAYER
- Sin (Isaiah 59:1-2 – Separates us from God).
- Prayerlessness (Luke 18:1 – “Pray and not faint”).
- Distractions (Social media, busyness).
- Demonic Opposition (Delays, discouragement).
HOW TO MAKE YOUR PRAYER POTENT
- Consistency (Acts 6:4 – “Give ourselves continually to prayer”).
- Fasting (Boosts spiritual focus – Matthew 17:21).
- Holiness (Avoid GMC: Grumbling, Murmuring, Complaining).
- Desperation (Like Elijah on Carmel—1 Kings 18:42-45).
Final Charge: Prayer is not an option; it’s a necessity. Fight your battles on your knees, and heaven will respond!
Key Action: PUSH – Pray Until Something Happens.
