Ask-Seek-Knock

The key to praying is often knowing exactly how to approach the need. If someone is sick, do you ask God to heal them, do you rebuke the sickness, do you need to pray through some underlying problem, etc.? This is a good model to use when you’re not sure which approach to take.

“Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you” -Matthew. 7:7-8 NIV

1-Ask God to anoint you to pray for this particular need. Admit that you don’t have what it takes, and you need His supernatural help even to pray effectively. Then receive His anointing.

2-Search for the right approach or promises to apply to this need. Lay down your own personal understanding of the situation, or your own desires for the solution. Wait with the Lord until you have received the revelation you need. It may help to Search through His promises until He highlights the right ones.

3-Knock on His door of heaven with these promises or revelation in your hand. Come with boldness, because you know you have His heart on the matter. Don’t give up, keep knocking until He opens the door, and you receive the blessing you seek.

Source: http://prayercentral.net/

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Revised: November 15, 2002.