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Lesson Three: Prayer Strategy – Establishing a Prayer Partnership
A prayer partnership is a prayer strategy that stands on one of the promises of Jesus Himself in Matthew 18:19,20. It unleashes the greatest power on earth – the power of the Father through Jesus. And this power is released on the basis of the agreement of two faithful believers in Jesus concerning God’s kingdom.
Characteristics of a dynamic prayer partnership
A. Matthew 18:19,20 - powerful
Agreeing with a partner in prayer invites Jesus’ presence in your midst suggesting that He will demonstrate His power and authority through your prayers.
B. Galatians 6:2 – comforting
A prayer partner is someone who can help bear your burden – a source of comfort.
C. Hebrews 10:22,23,25 – encouraging
A prayer partner is also someone who can encourage you to persevere in doing God’s will. In choosing a good prayer partner, consider the following qualities:
Qualities of a good prayer partner: ACTS
Availability: able to meet with you regularly at an appointed time; willing to spare even a few minutes to pray with you whenever needed.
Commitment: willing to hurdle any possible hindrances to the partnership; committed to be God’s instrument to build you up to be the person God wants him to be.
Trustworthiness: (Proverbs 11:13) someone who can keep a secret or knows how to keep confidential sensitive matters shared in the partnership.
Spirit-led: (Romans 8: 26, 27; Eph. 6:18) – a good prayer partner seeks the guidance and power of the Holy Spirit.
Finding a prayer partner
- Ask God for a prayer partner who is: Available, Committed, Trustworthy, Spirit-led (ACTS)
- Keep your eyes open to find someone who has a heart for prayer.
- Seek a mutual commitment to have a regular time for praying together at least once a week.
Exercise 1: Recite Prayer Principle 3 and Memory Verses 3A, 3B, and 3C.
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