The Efficacy of Prayer - Part 7

PRAYING FOR THE SUCCESS OF THE WORD

I. PRAYING YOUR POSITION IN CHRIST

II. PRAYING THE PROMISES OF GOD

III. PRAYING WITH “ONE ACCORD” OR ONE MIND IN THE BODY OF CHRIST AND THE LOCAL CHURCH

IV. PRAYER AND GOD’S WORD

A. God’s Word

Is breathed and preserved forever by God
Is true and righteous altogether
Endures forever
Is eternal
Is magnified above the name of the Lord
Is of greater value than gold
Is living and powerful, sharper than a
two-edged sword
Is a weapon of offense in the Christian’s armor

B. Promises regarding God’s Word

Converts, makes wise, rejoices the heart, enlightens
Accomplishes whatever God sends It for
Discerns the thoughts and intents of the heart
Is profitable for doctrine, reproof, correction and instruction in righteousness
Guides and makes clear the way to walk
Works effectively in all who believe
Like a fire or hammer which breaks in pieces
Produces faith in those that hear it
Effective weapon against whatever opposes God

C. Praying the Word of God

Request God to show us the Way
Be obedient to what we know from the Word: Abiding in Him and His Words abiding in us
Ask God where His Word is needed, what needs to be accomplished
Praying the promises and truth about the Word of God: example: “…that the Word of the Lord may run swiftly and be glorified…”
Pray God to send His Word
Pray that those who preach or teach it may be successful
Pray it will be handled accurately and not deceitfully
Pray and use it skillfully!

Applicable scriptures: Isa. 55:8-11; Psa. 19:7-11; 2 Tim. 3:16-17; Heb. 4:12; 1 Thess. 2:13; Jer. 23:29; Psa. 119:89,105; Psa. 138:2; Jer. 15:16.