THE EVENING SACRIFICE

WRITTEN BY DR. JOEL DABBAS

TOPIC: KEYS TO ENJOYING PRAYER

SCRIPTURE: And he cometh unto the disciples, and findeth them asleep, and saith unto Peter, What, could ye not watch with me one hour? | Matthew 26:40

Many are those that pray but few are those that pray effectively. From the anchor text Jesus went with Peter, James and John unto mount olive to pray as His execution draws nearer. But instead of standing with Him in the place of prayer, their eyes was heavier than their heart. So they kept sleeping instead of praying. This is the picture of many believers today, there are those who enjoy prayer and there are those who simply endure prayer. To the later, prayer is a burden to them. So they give prayer a mechanical like approach. But the truth is that prayer can be enjoyed and should enjoyed because:-

1. Prayer is a relationship building system

Spiritual relationship is built with God on the platform of prayer. Prayer is communication with God, it is a spiritual interaction between divinity and humanity.
The lifewire for any thriving and successful relationship is hinged on communication. Relationship decay is inevitable when communication is not available. God wants a living, breathing relationship with YOU.

2. Prayer is a the facility of the Spirit where men test run the weapon of faith

The unit that measures the efficacy and quality of prayer is faith. E.M. Bounds states that "When faith ceases to pray, it ceases to live."

Let me show you secrets on how to enjoy praying: 

1. Build A Prayer Culture

If prayer is not your genuine culture, it will rupture. Prayer culture is building a prayer discipline. Build a prayer system and sustain it. Make it a habbit. Practice praying.
"Jesus went out as usual to the Mount of Olives, and his disciples followed him" Luke 22:39 (NIV).

2. Have A Good Relationship With God

The presence of sin steals the energy, desire and joy of communing with the Father.

3. Ask The Holy Spirit To Partner With You 

You and the Holy Spirit in the place of prayer is not only enjoyable but highly ecstatic.
First, be filled with the Holy Spirit. Have a deep relationship with Him. One of the constant activities of the Holy Spirit is prayer (Romans 8:26-27). Depend and connect with the Holy Spirit. The Spirit stirs up our spirit to commune with the Father. And the Holy Spirit helps us to pray too. You can't have the Holy Spirit and don't desire and hunger for prayer.

4. Put Your Heart Into Praying

The devils tricks is to make the hearts of men wander while in the place of prayer thereby making them loose the essence of prayer and consequently loose out on the result of praying. Your heart cannot be wandering in the place of prayer and you will expect to receive the wonders of prayer.

5. Develop And Generate A Quenchless Longing And Hunger For God

When you have a quantum desire for God, communicating with Him will never become an issue. 
"As the hart panteth after the water brooks, so panteth my soul after thee, O God. My soul thirsteth for God, for the living God: when shall I come and appear before God?" Psalm 42:1-2

6. Pray With Scriptures

"Take with you words, and turn to the Lord : say unto him..." Hosea 14:2. Take Scriptures with you as you come to God. I have discovered that when one prays using Scriptures, i receive an energy deep within me because as i pray it, i receive expanded revelation from God in the process it fuels more prayer. So the word is like an atomic bomb, it causes a continous chemical/praying reaction.

7. Generate Desire For The Supernatural

If you desire the Supernatural encounter it will drive you into enjoyable praying. One day Jesus took Peter, James and John unto the mount of transfiguration and by the supernatural encounters they had, Peter exclaimed that they should build and stay there (Matthew 17:1-7). The meaning of this is that the supernatural fires you to stay in the place of prayer.

REMEMBER THAT, there are people who enjoy praying and those who endure praying.

WHAT TO DO: Use the points listed as a guide to having an enjoyable prayer life.

QUOTE: "The only way to counteract the devil is to interact with God" - Dr. Joel Dabbas

PROPHETIC PRAYER: O Lord, i need You more and more each day. I receive unquenchable hunger and desire for You in Jesus' Name.

IF YOU WANT TO GIVE YOUR LIFE TO JESUS

SAY THIS PRAYER: Lord Jesus, by Your work on Calvary i come before You acknowledging that i am a sinner and a lost soul. By Your love and mercy i confess today all my sins and i repent today to live truly for You till You return to rapture all Your saints in Jesus Name

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