Monthly Archives: March 2007

Be Effective This may seem like a no-brainer to you, but there really is a strategy to effective prayer, according to God’s Word. 1) Pray God’s will. What is His will? His Word. Praying scriptures is a sure-fire way to get your prayers answered. 2) Get along. Especially live in peace as husband and wife. (1 Peter 3:7) 3) Live a forgiving lifestyle. James 5:16 mentions forgiveness and effectual prayer in the same verse. Knowing … read on, my friend…

Be Authentic The Bible is full of honest prayers. See Jesus at the Garden of Gethsemane. Or Moses at the burning bush. Or Paul in prison. Or Job in his struggles. God is not bothered by honesty. I believe He is bothered when we do not bring ALL to Him in prayer. It’s okay to question but don’t get stuck there. Allow God to do what He does best—work things for your good, if you belong … read on, my friend…

Be inclusive Family prayer, in its highest form, involves the whole family. Does God only speak to adults? Do children, even young ones, not need to bring adoration and supplication to their Heavenly Father? We must be careful to include even the youngest of our clan to talk to the Lord, and to hear from Him. Let everyone express the Lord in their own ways. (1 Cor. 12:4-12) We all have unique ideas and vocabulary … read on, my friend…