Prayer Part : ONE

17 Reasons for Prayer
1.    God repeatedly commanded us to do so. 1 Samuel 12:23 Romans 12:12.
       Colossians 4:2. 1 Thessalonians 5:17. 1 Timothy 2:8
2.    The example of Christ. Hebrews 5:7
3.    The example of the early church. Acts 1:14, 2:42, 6:4, 12:5
4.    The example of Paul. Acts 9:10-11, 16:25, 20:36, 21:5 Romans 10:1
5.    Prayer defeats the Devil. Luke 22:32. 1 Peter 4:7
6.    Prayer saves the sinner. Luke 18:13
7.    Prayer restores the backslider. James 5:16
8.    Prayer strengthens the saint. Jude 20
9.    Prayer sends forth labourers. Matthew 21:22. Mark 9:29 Acts 12:5-7. James 5:17-18
10.  Prayer heals the sick. James 5:13-15
11.  Prayer glorifies God’s name. Revelation 5:8, 8:2-4
12.  Prayer accomplishes the impossible. Matthew 21:22 Mark 9:29.Acts 12:5-7. James 5:17-18
13.  Prayer gives good things. Psalms 102:17. Matthew 7:7-11
14.  Prayer imparts wisdom. James 1:5
15.  Prayer bestows peace. Philippians 4:5-7
16.  Prayer keeps one from sin. Matthew 26:41
17.  Prayer reveals the will of God. Luke 11:9-10
 
8 Qualifications for prayer
1.    Prayer should be humble. Psalm 10:17. Luke 18:13-14
2.    Prayer should be bold. 1 John 5:13-15
3.    Prayer should be in faith. Hebrews 11:6
4.    Prayer should be sincere. Psalm 145:18
5.    Prayer should be simple. Matthew 6:7
6.    Prayer should be persistent. Luke 18:7. Colossians 4:2
7.    Prayer should be definite. Psalm 27:4. Acts 12:5
8.    Prayer should be in accord with God’s will. 1 John 5:14