How to Pray Effectively (2 of 7)

Pray in faith.

And all things, whatever you ask in prayer, believing, you will receive (Matthew 21:22).

How to Pray Effectively (1 of 7)

Pray in the name of Jesus.

Most assuredly, I say to you, whatever you ask the Father in My name He will give you (John 16:23).

How to Pray (10 of 10)

Pray with thanksgiving.

Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus (Philippians 4:6-7).

How to Pray (9 of 10)

Pray with assurance of faith.

Call to Me, and I will answer you, and show you great and mighty things, which you do not know (Jeremiah 33:3).

How to Pray (8 of 10)

Pray with submission to God.

And he was withdrawn from them about a stone’s throw, and He knelt down and prayed, saying “Father, if it is Your will, remove this cup from Me, nevertheless, not My will, but Yours, be done (Luke 22:41-42).”

How to Pray (7 of 10)

Pray with earnestness and importunity, which is persistence, especially to the point of annoyance.

The effective fervent prayer of a righteous man avails much. Elijah was a man with a nature like ours, and he prayed earnestly that it would not rain, and it did not rain on the land for three years and six months (James 5:16-17).

How to Pray (6 of 10)

Pray with humility.

If my people who are called by My name will humble themselves, and pray and seek My face, and turn from their wicked ways, then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin and heal their land (2 Chronicles 7:14).