The Keys: Ten
Things That Make Prayer Effective
1.
You are praying by asking, seeking, and knocking. (Matthew
7:7-8, 11)
2.
You are praying in faith. (Mark 11:24)
3.
You are praying in secret. (Matthew 6:6)
4.
You are praying according to God’s will. (I John 5:14)
5.
You are praying in Jesus’ name. (John 14:13-14).
6.
You are praying in agreement with other believers. (Matthew
18:19-20)
7.
You are praying while fasting. (Acts 14:23)
8.
You are praying from an obedient life. (I John 3:21-22)
9.
You are praying while abiding in Christ and His word. (John 15:7)
10.
You are praying while rejoicing in the Lord. (Psalms 37:4)
The Locks: Ten
Things That Block Prayer
1.
You are praying without knowing God through Jesus. (John 14:6)
2.
You are praying from an unrepentant heart. (Psalms 66:18-19)
3.
You are praying for show. (Matthew 6:5)
4.
You are praying repetitive, empty words. (Matthew 6:7-8)
5.
Your prayers have not been prayed to God. (James 4:2)
6.
You are praying with a lustful heart. (James 4:3)
7. You are praying
while mistreating your spouse. (I Peter 3:7)
8. You are praying
while ignoring the poor. (Proverbs 21:13)
9. You are praying
with bitterness in your heart towards someone. (Mark 11:25-26)
10.
You are praying with a faithless heart. (James 1:6-8)
*Adapted from The Love Dare Day by Day: A Year of
Devotions for Couples (2009) by Stephen and Alex Kendrick
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