About this Prayer Guide
"Now to him who is able to do far more abundantly than all that we ask or think, according to the power at work within us." Ephesians 3:20
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We invite you to utilize this prayer guide as a compliment to our series: Pray
Our goal is for each person to strive to develop a prayer life focused on pursuing the presence of God.
Prayer Guide
01. COMMUNE
Purpose of Prayer: “to see God, to know God, and to live for God—these form the objective of all true praying.” – E.M. Bounds
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Commune – Invest committed time in your relationship with God.
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Abide – Include God in all circumstances.
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Listen – Allow the Word of God to inform your prayers.
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Live – Commit to cultivating this daily.
Find a quiet place, free from distractions, and give God your full attention.
But as for me, God’s presence is my good. I have made the Lord God my refuge, so I can tell about all you do.
(Psalm 73:28, CSB)
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But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.
(Matthew 6:33, ESV)
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And without faith it is impossible to please him, for whoever would draw near to God must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who seek him.
(Hebrews 11:6, ESV)
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Let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith, with our hearts sprinkled clean from an evil conscience and our bodies washed in pure water.
(Hebrews 10:22, ESV)
02. ABIDE
Abiding requires daily devotion and intentional nearness to Jesus.
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Read John 15:1–11.
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Confess your dependence on God: “Apart from You, I can do nothing.”
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Surrender plans, desires, and struggles to Him.
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Invite the Holy Spirit to strengthen and guide you.
Find a quiet place, free from distractions, and give God your full attention.
How much more will your Father who is in heaven give good things to those who ask him!
(Matthew 7:11, ESV)
I pray that out of his glorious riches he may strengthen you with power through his Spirit in your inner being, so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith.
(Ephesians 3:16–19, NIV)
In the same way, the Spirit helps us in our weakness. We do not know what we ought to pray for, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us through wordless groans.
(Romans 8:26–27, NIV)
Praying at all times in the Spirit, with all prayer and supplication.
(Ephesians 6:18, ESV)
Prayer is more than talking to God. R.A. Torrey said the “organs of prayer” are the eyes, ears, and mouth.
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Read Psalm 19:1–14.
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Pray for spiritual growth, wisdom, and a growing desire to pray.
Find a quiet place, free from distractions, and give God your full attention.
In the same way, the Spirit helps us in our weakness… the Spirit intercedes for God’s people in accordance with the will of God.
(Romans 8:26–27, NIV)
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Praying at all times in the Spirit, with all prayer and supplication. To that end, keep alert with all perseverance, making supplication for all the saints.
(Ephesians 6:18, ESV)
03. LISTEN
“The things you pray about are the things you trust God to handle. The things you neglect to pray about are the things you trust you can handle on your own.” – H.B. Charles
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Read 1 Thessalonians 5:16–18.
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Pray for prayer to become a lifestyle, not a checklist.
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Pray Ephesians 3:20–21 and ask God for faith to believe this truth.
Find a quiet place, free from distractions, and give God your full attention.
May these words of my mouth and this meditation of my heart be pleasing in your sight, Lord, my Rock and my Redeemer.
(Psalm 19:14, NIV)
In the same way, the Spirit helps us in our weakness… the Spirit intercedes for God’s people in accordance with the will of God.
(Romans 8:26–27, NIV)
Praying at all times in the Spirit, with all prayer and supplication.
(Ephesians 6:18, ESV)
04. LIVE