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The Complete Prayer

1. PRAISE-Psalm 22:3; 63:3; Hebrews 13:15. Begin all prayer with praise. Whatever your ultimate goal may be, first praise God. In praise, you esteem God for his greatness and virtues.

2. Forgiveness-Matthew 6:14-15. Nothing will block your spiritual progress more fatally than an unforgiving spirit. Forgiveness is a complete pouring-out of any feeling that might develop against anyone during the day. Even a small “root of bitterness” will quickly grow into a serious problem which becomes a wall between you and God.

3. Confession-Psalm 139:23-24; Psalm 66:18. Early in the complete prayer clock we must deal with sin. If you hide sin in your heart, God will not hear you. Rid yourself of sin and you will clear the road for POWER PRAYER.

4. Petition-James 4:2-3; Matthew 6:9-13. This aspect of prayer deals with our personal needs. Take them to the Lord, and leave them there. “Cast them upon him.”

5. Intercession-I Timothy 2:1-2; Matthew 9:37-38. Intercession is prayer for others and it involves the most intense dimension of prayer. Intercession is God's love flowing through us. It's that “living water.”

6. Read the Bible-II Timothy 3:6. It may surprise you to hear the suggestion that you should read the Bible during prayer. However, the word is enlightening to the eyes. Psalm 19:9. When you read the Bible, new possibilities are made clear.

7. Meditation-Psalm 1:1-2; 77:12. Take time to “think on these things.” God will open your understanding.

8. Thanksgiving-Philippians 4:6. Although this will probably be throughout your prayer, spend special time thanking God out-loud for his provision and goodness to you.

9. Pray The Word-Personally apply, out-loud, the precepts of the Bible.

10. Singing-Psalm 100:2; Ephesians 5:19. Singing refreshes and comforts the soul. Try singing in the spirit! Your singing and praise creates a habitation or dwelling place for the Lord. It's an open invitation for the spirit of the Lord to come in.

11. Listening-I Kings 19:11-12. Prayer is not all talking to God. Prayer is also listening for direct orders,...straight from the Master to you!

12. Praise-Matthew 6:13. Conclude or finish your prayer with praise and thanksgiving. Again, we exault the nature of God!