2 Kings 13:15-18
Keep Striking the Ground
‘Yahweh Will Deliver’
1. I will recover (Rise-up)
2. I will reposition ( Re-set)
3. Fast Theme: Repossess (The gates)
Prayer Focus: “Prayer Food Spiritual Revival and Boldness of Faith”
Ephesians 3:12
Habakkuk 3:2
Psalm 51:10
Acts 4:31
Proverbs 28:1
1 Corinthians 16:13
Prayer is a spiritual practice that involves communicating with a higher power, such as God, gods, or a divine force. It can take many forms, depending on one’s religious or spiritual tradition, but it generally involves a person expressing thoughts, feelings, desires, gratitude, or requests. Prayer can be an act of worship, supplication (asking for something), thanksgiving, confession, or simply an expression of devotion.
Types of Prayer:
- Petitionary Prayer: Asking for something, like guidance, healing, or assistance in difficult times.
- Thanksgiving Prayer: Giving thanks for blessings, good fortune, or positive outcomes.
- Intercessory Prayer: Praying on behalf of others, asking for their well-being or divine intervention.
- Confession: Admitting wrongdoings or seeking forgiveness.
- Adoration: Praising or worshipping the divine, acknowledging its greatness and majesty.
- Meditative Prayer: Quiet reflection or contemplation, often focusing on a specific spiritual idea or presence.
Forms of Prayer:
- Verbal: Speaking or reciting prayers aloud, often using traditional phrases or scripture.
- Silent: Inner communication, without words, where thoughts or intentions are directed toward the divine.
- Written: Writing down prayers, which can serve as a form of personal reflection or formal worship.
- Ritualistic: Following a set structure of prayer. Prayers said during religious services.
- Spontaneous: Free-form prayer where the person speaks directly from the heart without following a set formula.
For many people, prayer is a way to feel connected to a larger purpose, seek comfort, find direction, or strengthen faith. It can be an intimate and personal experience or part of a larger communal or ritualistic practice.