STEPS TO BUILDING A PRAYER HOUSE THAT STANDS

Over these next 30 days, we will seek to pursue a diligent approach to building a prayer life that stands the test of adversity, rainy days, stormy nights, valley experiences, and keep us in direct contact with our creature. 10 days ago we began our second round of Revival Through Prayer, this time we are seeking to devote ourselves to prayer, becoming watchful and thankful. (Col 4:2).

In our pursuit to become more devoted to prayer, there is an offering of suggestions that will help us construct a powerful prayer house. These steps are are some of the many guidelines available to believers for building a powerfully firm, solid, consistent, committed, and effectual prayer life.

These steps were adapted from E. Stanley Jones' devotional.  For the complete teaching on these steps, go our EQUIPPING ARCHIVE at 209-647-1999;883796 and review recording 158-161

STEP 1-5. BRDDO

B- Breathe a prayer for help as you begin your journey in one of life's most vital exercises.
R- Remember that God, your heavenly Father is anticipating hearing from you (his children).
D- Determine that being devoted to prayer is worth the effort.
D- Decide how much time you will dedicate to the discipline of prayer.
O-Organize the rest of your day around this prayer time.

STEP 6-10  SPAIP

S- Set your time in the morning, if it is at all possible.
P- Prime your prayer pump by reading from scripture.
A-After reading the word, settle the mind.
I- If the mind wanders, do not be dismayed. Pray for the things your mind wanders.
P-Pray for yourself.


STEP 11-14  PPAP

P- Pray for yourself,  and then create and develop concentric circles.
P- Pray for the people who you dislike, and who dislike you.
A- After you have prayed, ask the Father if there are any "orders for the day", and then listen for the specifics.
P- Pray these prayers in the "name of Jesus". That is seal your prayers in His character.

STEP 15-18  BDLI

B-Believe that He hears your prayers and will give you what you need at the time needed.
D- Do everything that is possible for you to do that would help answer your prayers. That is, make sure you are walking uprightly obediently in regards to God's word.
L-Let prayer be the climate of your day.
I-If you have times of waiting, for anybody or anything, fill in every moment with prayer. Expose every moment to God.