The Answer to Spiritual Revival Is Effective, Fervent Prayer!

BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE EPISODE

Today's episode is the second teaching on 2nd Chronicles 7:14 and will focus on prayer, our direct access to God, or metaphorically, our phone to heaven. We must be people of prayer to experience spiritual revival in our personal lives, communities, and the world. Sometimes, we unconsciously conceive prayer as an elusive or hard discipline that only the really godly understand and consistently practice. Well, today, I hope to take the mystery out of the loving privilege of prayer. We will discover how to eliminate personal obstacles interfering with an effective, fervent prayer life. Then, we will learn the principles for effective intercessory and evangelism outreach prayer.

KEY TOPICS AND CHAPTER MARKERS

Principle 1: Prayer is Our Direct Access to God. [2:20 ]

·       The definition of prayer.

·       The joy, privilege, and power of prayer.

·       Whatever change we seek on earth is found through prayer.

 Principle 2: Prayer is Essential to Our Spiritual Growth [6:18 ]

·       Turn concern into prayer.

·       Devote sacred time to prayer.

·       Pray unceasingly.

 Principle 3: Personal Obstacles That Interfere with an Effective Prayer Life [10:26] 

·       Failing to feed on God’s Word.

·       Not praying according to God’s will.

·       Engaging in active, unrepented sin.

·       Having a one-way monologue with God.

Principle 4: The Foundation of Effective Intercessory Prayer [13:44]

 ·       Start intercessory prayer with praise, acknowledging who God is, His magnificent attributes, and His unfailing love. (Daniel 9:4; Nehemiah 1:5; Ezra 9:9)

·       Make confession for sin without making excuses. (Daniel 9:5-7; Nehemiah 1:6-7; Ezra 9:6-7a)

·       Acknowledge God’s rightful judgment for sin. (Daniel 9:11-12; Nehemiah 1:8; Ezra 9:13)

·       Appeal to God’s merciful character. (Daniel 9:19; Nehemiah 1:11; Ezra 9:15)

·       Remind God of His promises. (Nehemiah 1:8-9).

·       Genuinely Repent. (Ezra 10:1).

 Principle #5: The Foundation of Effective Evangelism Outreach Prayer [20:35]

·       Pray, giving thanks to God for who He is and His faithfulness. (Matthew 6:9)

·       Pray, confessing faith in God’s omnipotence. (Matthew 6:13b).

·       Pray, repenting for unconfessed sins. (Matthew 6:12)

·       Pray, asking God to prepare the hearts of the spiritually lost. (Luke 1:17)

·       Pray, requesting spiritual discernment. (John 16:13) 

·       Pray for spiritual boldness in evangelism. (Ephesians 6:19-20)

·       Pray, asking God to grant emotional, spiritual, and physical protection. (Matthew 6:13a)

·       Pray for unity among evangelists who minister in teams. (1 Corinthians 1:10)

·       Pray, asking for Holy Spirit-directed divine appointments. (Acts 8:26-40)

·       Pray, asking God to free people from spiritual bondage. (2 Timothy 2:25-26)

Ending Prayer [24:21]

CALL TO ACTION, EPISODE LINK & CONTACT INFO

·       Podcast website: https://acvpodcast.buzzsprout.com

·       Email Evangelist Regina: evangelismtrainer@gmail.com