YOUR PRAYER
Prayer is one of the greatest gifts God gave to mankind. Prayer is not just talking; prayer is spiritual communication between man and God.
Through prayer, battles are won, destinies are restored, doors are opened, and lives are transformed.
Many people go to church but do not know the power hidden in sincere prayer.
Some pray casually, some pray only in trouble, while others have stopped praying because they feel God is silent.
But throughout the Bible, we see that prayer changes situations.
Your prayer can:
Change your story
Heal your body
Restore your family
Defeat the enemy
Open heaven over your life
And this is the confidence that we have in him, that, if we ask any thing according to his will, he heareth us.” — 1 John 5:14
1. Prayer Connects You to God
Prayer brings man into fellowship with God.
“Call unto me, and I will answer thee, and shew thee great and mighty things…” — Jeremiah 33:3
God desires His children to call upon Him. A prayerless Christian becomes spiritually weak. Jesus Himself prayed constantly even though He was the Son of God.
“And he withdrew himself into the wilderness, and prayed.” — Luke 5:16
If Jesus prayed, then nobody is above prayer.
2. Your Prayer Has Power
Prayer is not empty words. Genuine prayer carries spiritual power.
“The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much.” — James 5:16
Elijah prayed and heaven withheld rain.
He prayed again and rain returned.
“Elias was a man subject to like passions as we are…” — James 5:17-18
This means ordinary people can produce extraordinary results through prayer.
Prayer can:
Break chains
Destroy evil plans
Bring healing
Release miracles
Bring divine direction
3. Prayer Must Be Done With Faith
Many people pray but doubt in their hearts.
“But let him ask in faith, nothing wavering…” — James 1:6
Faith is believing that God can answer even before you see the result.
Example
Hannah prayed for a child with tears and faith. God answered and gave her Samuel.
Reference: 1 Samuel 1:10-20
4. Sin Can Hinder Prayer
One major enemy of answered prayer is sin.
“If I regard iniquity in my heart, the Lord will not hear me.” — Psalms 66:18
God is holy. A lifestyle of disobedience blocks spiritual communication.
What to do
Repent sincerely
Forgive others
Live in righteousness
Maintain holiness
“The eyes of the Lord are upon the righteous…” — 1 Peter 3:12
5. Persistent Prayer Brings Results
Do not stop praying because answers delay.
“Men ought always to pray, and not to faint.” — Luke 18:1
Jesus spoke about the persistent widow who kept asking until she received justice.
God answers:
Immediately sometimes
Gradually sometimes
At the appointed time always
Delay is not denial.
6. Prayer Changes Situations
The Bible is filled with people whose situations changed through prayer.
Examples
Jabez prayed and God enlarged his coast — 1 Chronicles 4:10
Hezekiah prayed and God added 15 years to his life — Isaiah 38:1-5
Daniel prayed and lions could not destroy him — Daniel 6:10-22
Paul the Apostle and Silas prayed in prison and chains broke — Acts 16:25-26
7. Pray According to God’s Will
Prayer is not commanding God; it is aligning with His will.
“Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven.” — Matthew 6:10
God answers prayers that agree with His purpose and Word.
Dangerous prayers to avoid
Prayers motivated by hatred
Selfish prayers
Prideful prayers
Sinful requests
8. Build a Lifestyle of Prayer
Prayer should not happen only during problems.
Develop these habits
Morning prayer
Night prayer
Thanksgiving prayer
Prayer with Bible study
Family prayer
Secret prayer
“Pray without ceasing.” — 1 Thessalonians 5:17
Conclusion
Your prayer is powerful when it comes from:
A sincere heart
Faith in God
Holiness
Persistence
Obedience
Never underestimate prayer. The devil fears a praying believer. Heaven responds to genuine prayer.
God still answers prayers today.
Prayer Points
1. Prayer for Spiritual Fire
Father, revive my prayer life and make me spiritually strong in Jesus’ name.
2. Prayer for Divine Help
O Lord, arise and answer every secret cry of my heart.
3. Prayer Against Delay
Every power delaying my blessings, be destroyed in Jesus’ name.
4. Prayer for Open Doors
Father, let my prayers bring open doors and testimonies.
5. Prayer for Holiness
Lord, purify my heart and remove every sin hindering my prayers.
6. Prayer for Family
O God, let Your peace, protection, and salvation rest upon my family.
Final Bible Verse
“And all things, whatsoever ye shall ask in prayer, believing, ye shall receive.” — Matthew 21
Pastor Abiodun Kadri
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Prayer is one of the greatest gifts God gave to mankind. Prayer is not just talking; prayer is spiritual communication between man and God.
Through prayer, battles are won, destinies are restored, doors are opened, and lives are transformed.
Many people go to church but do not know the power hidden in sincere prayer.
Some pray casually, some pray only in trouble, while others have stopped praying because they feel God is silent.
But throughout the Bible, we see that prayer changes situations.
Your prayer can:
Change your story
Heal your body
Restore your family
Defeat the enemy
Open heaven over your life
And this is the confidence that we have in him, that, if we ask any thing according to his will, he heareth us.” — 1 John 5:14
1. Prayer Connects You to God
Prayer brings man into fellowship with God.
“Call unto me, and I will answer thee, and shew thee great and mighty things…” — Jeremiah 33:3
God desires His children to call upon Him. A prayerless Christian becomes spiritually weak. Jesus Himself prayed constantly even though He was the Son of God.
“And he withdrew himself into the wilderness, and prayed.” — Luke 5:16
If Jesus prayed, then nobody is above prayer.
2. Your Prayer Has Power
Prayer is not empty words. Genuine prayer carries spiritual power.
“The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much.” — James 5:16
Elijah prayed and heaven withheld rain.
He prayed again and rain returned.
“Elias was a man subject to like passions as we are…” — James 5:17-18
This means ordinary people can produce extraordinary results through prayer.
Prayer can:
Break chains
Destroy evil plans
Bring healing
Release miracles
Bring divine direction
3. Prayer Must Be Done With Faith
Many people pray but doubt in their hearts.
“But let him ask in faith, nothing wavering…” — James 1:6
Faith is believing that God can answer even before you see the result.
Example
Hannah prayed for a child with tears and faith. God answered and gave her Samuel.
Reference: 1 Samuel 1:10-20
4. Sin Can Hinder Prayer
One major enemy of answered prayer is sin.
“If I regard iniquity in my heart, the Lord will not hear me.” — Psalms 66:18
God is holy. A lifestyle of disobedience blocks spiritual communication.
What to do
Repent sincerely
Forgive others
Live in righteousness
Maintain holiness
“The eyes of the Lord are upon the righteous…” — 1 Peter 3:12
5. Persistent Prayer Brings Results
Do not stop praying because answers delay.
“Men ought always to pray, and not to faint.” — Luke 18:1
Jesus spoke about the persistent widow who kept asking until she received justice.
God answers:
Immediately sometimes
Gradually sometimes
At the appointed time always
Delay is not denial.
6. Prayer Changes Situations
The Bible is filled with people whose situations changed through prayer.
Examples
Jabez prayed and God enlarged his coast — 1 Chronicles 4:10
Hezekiah prayed and God added 15 years to his life — Isaiah 38:1-5
Daniel prayed and lions could not destroy him — Daniel 6:10-22
Paul the Apostle and Silas prayed in prison and chains broke — Acts 16:25-26
7. Pray According to God’s Will
Prayer is not commanding God; it is aligning with His will.
“Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven.” — Matthew 6:10
God answers prayers that agree with His purpose and Word.
Dangerous prayers to avoid
Prayers motivated by hatred
Selfish prayers
Prideful prayers
Sinful requests
8. Build a Lifestyle of Prayer
Prayer should not happen only during problems.
Develop these habits
Morning prayer
Night prayer
Thanksgiving prayer
Prayer with Bible study
Family prayer
Secret prayer
“Pray without ceasing.” — 1 Thessalonians 5:17
Conclusion
Your prayer is powerful when it comes from:
A sincere heart
Faith in God
Holiness
Persistence
Obedience
Never underestimate prayer. The devil fears a praying believer. Heaven responds to genuine prayer.
God still answers prayers today.
Prayer Points
1. Prayer for Spiritual Fire
Father, revive my prayer life and make me spiritually strong in Jesus’ name.
2. Prayer for Divine Help
O Lord, arise and answer every secret cry of my heart.
3. Prayer Against Delay
Every power delaying my blessings, be destroyed in Jesus’ name.
4. Prayer for Open Doors
Father, let my prayers bring open doors and testimonies.
5. Prayer for Holiness
Lord, purify my heart and remove every sin hindering my prayers.
6. Prayer for Family
O God, let Your peace, protection, and salvation rest upon my family.
Final Bible Verse
“And all things, whatsoever ye shall ask in prayer, believing, ye shall receive.” — Matthew 21
Pastor Abiodun Kadri
#Prayer
#YourPrayer
#Faith
#AnsweredPrayer
#PrayerChangesThings
#TrustGod
#JesusSaves
#HolySpirit
#ChristianSermon
#BibleStudy
#PrayerWarrior
#KeepPraying
#GodAnswersPrayer
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