PRAYING IN FAITH: A Two-way Communication of Truth*

 

God communicates truth to me:

 

1. State the problem______________________________________

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How can God use my problem?

__ A platform for God to demonstrate His power

__ A blessing from God for which I have not asked

__ An opportunity for God to develop in me faith, love, patience or another  

      Christlike trait

__ An opportunity for me to develop a more effective prayer life

 

Rewrite the problem in the form of a question to God.

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__ (Y/N) Am I abiding in Christ and comitted to His will for my life?

 

2. Assess my level of abiding in the word

__ (Y/N) Have I brought my problem to God first?

__ (Y/N) Am I systematically abiding in His Word?

__ (Y/N) Am I willing to wiat for His solution?

 

3. Let the Holy Spirit Lead Me In Truth

__ Am I allowing the Holy Spirit to fill me, to lead me to a Scripture, and to apply it to my problem?

What is the Scripture?_________________________

How do I think this Scripture applies to my problem?

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I communicate faith to God:

 

4. Ask According to God's Will

What is my specific request?_______________________________________

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5. Accept God's Will in Faith

What do I believe God will do about my problem?_______________________

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__ (Y/N) Do I accept God's promise as a God-revealed certainty?

 

6. Act on the Basis of God's Word to You

What action(s) will I take, based on this Word from God?

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What action(s) did God take in answer to my prayer of faith?

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What else do I need to Do?________________________________________

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Date submitted to God__________                        Date answered_________

 

Adpated from "The Disciples's Victory-MasterLife", Avery T. Willis, Jr., Lifeway Press 1996