(Ephesians 2:10 NLT) For we are God's masterpiece. He has created us anewin Christ Jesus, so we can do the good things he planned for us long ago.

(Matthew 10:1 NKJV) And when He had called His twelve disciples to Him, He gave them power over unclean spirits, to cast them out, and to heal all kinds of sickness and all kinds of disease.

(Acts 1:8 NLT) But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you. And you will be my witnesses, telling people about me everywhere--in Jerusalem, throughout Judea, in Samaria, and to the ends of the earth."

(1 Corinthians 2:3-5 NIV) I came to you in weakness with great fear and trembling. My message and my preaching were not with wise and persuasive words, but with a demonstration of the Spirit's power, so that your faith might not rest on human wisdom, but on God's power.

(Ephesians 1:17-20 NIV) I keep asking that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, may give you the Spirit of wisdom and revelation, so that you may know him better. I pray that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened in order that you may know the hopeto which he has called you, the riches of his glorious inheritance in his holy people, and his incomparably great powerfor us who believe. That power is the same as the mighty strength he exerted when he raised Christ from the dead and seated him at his right hand in the heavenly realms,

(John 14:12-14 NLT) "I tell you the truth, anyone who believes in me will do the same works I have done, and even greater works, because I am going to be with the Father. You can ask for anything in my name, and I will do it, so that the Son can bring glory to the Father. Yes, ask me for anything in my name, and I will do it!

(Acts 10:38 NLT) And you know that God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and with power. Then Jesus went around doing good and healing all who were oppressed by the devil, for God was with him.

(Luke 18:35-43 NLT) As Jesus approached Jericho, a blind beggar was sitting beside the road. When he heard the noise of a crowd going past, he asked what was happening. They told him that Jesus the Nazarene was going by. So he began shouting, "Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!" "Be quiet!" the people in front yelled at him. But he only shouted louder, "Son of David, have mercy on me!" When Jesus heard him, he stopped and ordered that the man be brought to him. As the man came near, Jesus asked him, "What do you want me to do for you?" "Lord," he said, "I want to see!" And Jesus said, "All right, receive your sight! Your faith has healed you." Instantly the man could see, and he followed Jesus, praising God. And all who saw it praised God, too.

1. Be passionate.

(Jeremiah 29:13 NLT) If you look for me wholeheartedly, you will find me.

2. Be persistent.

(Luke 18:1 NIV) Then Jesus told his disciples a parable to show them that they should always pray and not give up.

(Luke 18:8 NIV) I tell you, he will see that they get justice, and quickly. However, when the Son of Man comes, will he find faith on the earth?"

3. Be precise.

(James 4:2 NIV) .... You do not have because you do not ask God.

4. Be positive.

(Mark 11:24 NLT) I tell you, you can pray for anything, and if you believe that you've received it, it will be yours.

5. Be praiseful.

(Philippians 4:6 NLT) Don't worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done.