--PRE-SERVICE PRAYER--

Focus: Now What?!?!

Foundation Scripture: Philippians 4:6-9 MSG

Prayer Points:

1. We persist in prayer, presence, & experiences with God.
2. We mature in HIM.
3. Revival inside and outside of the Church!
4. Linked UP Church and Church services everywhere.
5. Pray for Sunday Services

--MESSAGE--
"Results"

Introduction:
At the end of 21 days of prayer and fasting, we should expect—RESULTS! As believers we are meant to lead fulfilling and victorious Christian lives. God has grand plans for each of us and has provided an abundance of blessings and set aside a generous inheritance. However, His will is not automatic, and we all have a role to play. By following these seven keys to effective prayer, we can bring about results in our prayer lives.

7 Prayers That Bring Results

Confidence - all outspokenness, that is, frankness, bluntness, publicity; by implication, assurance: boldness of speech, openly, plainly.

Find promise in the Bible relevant to your situation, pray with confidence and focus on the answer to increase your faith.

After beginning to pray based on God's Word, the next step in effective prayer is to infuse your prayers with faith. Here are some tips to help you quickly add faith to your prayers:

a. Believe you receive when you pray.

God's Word is always true. If He says it's done, it's done.

b. Speak It.

Hebrews 4:14 reads …….. "to hold fast to your confession."

Begin confessing your faith even before you see the answers to your prayers manifest. Then, maintain your confession firmly and without doubt. Don't speak words of faith one day and then doubt the next.

c. Act On It

In the story of the ten lepers who came to Jesus for healing, he instructed them to go show themselves to the priests, and as they did they were healed. They didn't wait idly for Jesus to do something, they took action on His word. That is how one applies faith. Each time you take determined action in faith based on the Word of God, you will always be victorious.

Satan is a master trickster, but he has limited power. His primary tactic is fear. Not only Satan but also people will try to discourage you from maintaining your stance of faith, do not listen to them. Instead, declare "I refuse to doubt or fear. I am standing on truth and truth sets me free!"

Having faith in prayer that brings results includes visualizing oneself as prosperous and achieving what is being prayed for. This is seeing it with spiritual eyes, not just in the mind but deep within the spirit, making it as real as a natural manifestation. This kind of belief-filled prayer brings results.

We have an adversary who seeks to deprive us of our rights and bring harm. However, Jesus has already defeated him through his sacrifice. Our role is to use our words to proclaim our faith and testify to the power of Jesus. By participating in 21 days of prayer and fasting, you have taken significant steps towards achieving effective prayer. Don't stop now, keep going!

So far, we have discovered that effective prayer is fueled by faith. Furthermore, faith is activated through love. To put it another way, if we wish for our faith to be powerful enough to bring about results in our prayer life, we must demonstrate that faith through love for others. True prosperity is the capacity to utilize the power of God to address the needs of humanity in every aspect of life: your sprit, soul, and body and, financial, and social.

If you desire to experience the benefits of effective prayer, begin by participating in the act of giving. As Jesus said, "give and it will be given to you." God is looking for someone He can use to become a channel of His blessings. The more He gives, the more you give. If you take the receiving end off your mind and focus on giving, you will be in a position for answered prayer.

Conclusion:
Expect that committing to 21 days of prayer and fasting will bring positive changes in your life. When you choose to follow these seven steps, your prayers will consistently yield results. All you need to do is cultivate a faith that fully embraces all that Jesus accomplished through his death and resurrection. You no longer have to struggle in your prayer life. Approach the throne of grace with confidence!