"And when he had taken it, the four living creatures and the twenty-four elders fell down before the Lamb. Each one had a harp and they were holding golden bowls full of incense, which are the prayers of the saints."
Revelations 5:8
Prayer is not simply bringing a shopping list to God.
Prayer connects us with the personal, holy, and loving presence of God.
Prayer is an honest attitude of heart towards the ways of God.
Prayer is difficult at times and true prayer is humbling as we face our own weakness and seek His strength.
Prayer moves us from self reliance to deeper dependence on God.
Prayer builds expectancy for His Kingdom to come.
Prayer discovers the supernatural provision of God.
Prayer brings victory over evil
Prayer is not an optional extra.
Prayer takes our eyes off self to seek Him.
Some characteristics of a growing Atmosphere of Prayer:
1. Awe in the presence of God's holiness and authority. Our God is a consuming fire. A small view of God will lead us to neglect prayer.
2. Amazing grace towards the humble when they are confident to come to His throne. (Heb 4:16)
3. Attitudes towards others are radically transformed through prayer.
