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How to Pray Biblical Prayers Pt. 3

Filed under: Intercession

In leading others in prayer we know that New Testament positive prayers and prophetic promises are sure fire will of God prayers, but they are also helpful because they bring unity. Praying from scripture usually helps you to be able to connect with others in the prayer meeting. It is hard to agree with unbiblical, negative or preaching prayers. We end up getting distracted or disengaged from the prayer meeting. However, when we use the prayers of the New Testament that are positive, they bring life, joy and victory to our prayer meetings.

It may be able helpful when leading others in prayer or in your devotional prayer time to create an outline of your prayer. It may help you to organize your thoughts, which will help others to follow along as you lead the room in intercession.

Pick 2-3 Points (Phrases) to Pray Through
For example, if you pick Ephesians 1:17-19, your 3 phrases may be: 1) “That the Father of Glory may give to you the spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of Him” 2) “The eyes of your understanding being enlightened” 3) That you may know the hope of His calling”

Make Notes Under Each of Your Main Points
As you write out the phrases you want to pray through, put into your own words what the phrase is saying as well as express how that relates to the current topic you are praying for. It is also very helpful to use cross-refereneces under each of these points further developing God’s heart to fulfill His word.

Practice Putting Scripture Into Your Own Words
As we develop the ability to put scripture into our own words we expand our own understanding of the Word of God as well as become more and more fascinated by the longings of God’s heart to fulfill His Word.

Example:

“That the eyes of your understanding being enlightened”
“That the innermost part of your spirit would be illuminated”
“That your innermost man would be awakened by the light of God”
“That the eyes of your heart would fully comprehend”

Pray Through Each Point, One at a Time
Now that you have created an outline for your prayer, take each point and pray through them one at a time expounding from your heart and from cross-referenced scriptures the prayer on your heart. As you get to the end of each point pause and then move onto the next point. You will find it much easier for others to follow along with your prayer if your prayer has focus.

Tags: Biblical Prayers, Intercession, Leading Prayer Meetings